Loni
Every Loni since 1943 — 3,878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loni
Loni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,012 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 3,878 American babies have been named Loni. Its peak came in 1980, when 332 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,012 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,445 | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,823 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,879 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,864 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,287 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,314 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,606 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,429 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,543 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,574 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,616 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,704 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,472 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,984 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,567 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,155 | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,785 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,824 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,524 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,455 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,628 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,207 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,801 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,479 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,114 | — | — |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,669 | — | — |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,918 | — | — |
| 1985 | 115 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 1980 | 325 | #570 | 7 | #5,289 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,050 | 6 | #5,190 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,290 | 7 | #4,087 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,877 | — | — |
| 1960 | 47 | #1,647 | — | — |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,087 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,554 | — | — |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,115 | — | — |
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Famous people named Loni
- Loni Anderson Actor · b. 1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loni in 2025?
Loni ranked #7,012 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loni?
3,878 babies have been named Loni in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loni most popular?
Loni peaked in 1980, when 332 newborns received the name.
Is Loni a boy or girl name?
Loni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loni rising or falling?
Loni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Loni?
Well-known people named Loni include Loni Anderson (actor).