Oneal
Every Oneal since 1889 — 3,179 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oneal
Oneal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,642 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 3,179 American babies have been named Oneal. Its peak came in 1932, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Oneal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oneal 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,642 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,721 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,619 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,556 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,924 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,692 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,819 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,535 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,410 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,424 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,871 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,895 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,669 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,424 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,520 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,360 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,121 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,716 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,155 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,077 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,924 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,722 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,215 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,344 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,590 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,780 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,984 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,473 |
| 1965 | — | — | 18 | #1,898 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,422 |
| 1955 | — | — | 36 | #1,266 |
| 1950 | — | — | 49 | #1,001 |
| 1945 | — | — | 43 | #984 |
| 1940 | — | — | 49 | #915 |
| 1935 | — | — | 63 | #784 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,423 | 54 | #913 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,303 | 50 | #970 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,852 | 46 | #1,029 |
| 1915 | — | — | 23 | #1,444 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,690 | 11 | #1,027 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #1,026 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oneal in 2025?
Oneal ranked #11,642 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oneal?
3,179 babies have been named Oneal in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oneal most popular?
Oneal peaked in 1932, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Oneal a boy or girl name?
Oneal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oneal rising or falling?
Oneal has been roughly stable over the past decade.