Loneta
A feminine name likely derived from the English word "linen".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Loneta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loneta today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loneta births was 1919 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loneta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Loneta is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lonetas were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loneta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1919
9 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1948 SSA rank
#5,676
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Loneta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loneta from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 52 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Loneta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loneta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loneta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Loneta
The name Loneta is believed to have originated from the Latin word "lona," which means "coarse cloth" or "canvas." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the textile industry or trade in ancient times.
In the Middle Ages, Loneta was a relatively uncommon name, but it was found in some regions of Italy and Spain. It's possible that the name was derived from the Italian word "lonetta," which referred to a type of coarse fabric used for making sails or tents.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loneta can be traced back to a 14th-century Italian noblewoman named Loneta Frescobaldi (c. 1330 - c. 1400). She was a member of the influential Frescobaldi family, which played a significant role in the banking and trade industries of Florence during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the name Loneta was Loneta Visconti (c. 1470 - c. 1540), a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled over Milan during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance era. Loneta Visconti was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural initiatives in the city of Milan.
In the 16th century, there was a Spanish artist named Loneta Carrión (c. 1520 - c. 1590) who specialized in creating intricate tapestries and other textile artworks. Her works were highly prized and commissioned by members of the Spanish nobility and clergy.
During the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Loneta de Montmorency (c. 1610 - c. 1680) made a name for herself as a philanthropist and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of various charitable causes and her efforts to promote education and cultural activities in her region.
In the 19th century, there was an Italian writer and poet named Loneta Alighieri (c. 1810 - c. 1890) who was distantly related to the famous poet Dante Alighieri. Loneta Alighieri was celebrated for her lyrical poetry and her contributions to the Italian literary scene of her time.
While the name Loneta has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples highlight its presence in various regions and cultures, often associated with the textile industry, nobility, and artistic pursuits.
People
Loneta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loneta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loneta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loneta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loneta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Loneta a common name?
We classify Loneta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loneta most popular?
The single biggest year for Loneta was 1919, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loneta is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loneta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loneta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loneta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Loneta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loneta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loneta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Loneta?
Want to know how many people share the name Loneta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.