Tonnette
Every Tonnette since 1953 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tonnette
Tonnette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1953, 382 American babies have been named Tonnette. Its peak came in 1969, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Tonnette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tonnette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1980 | 7 | #9,040 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,509 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,744 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,257 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,201 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,781 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tonnette in 2025?
Tonnette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tonnette?
382 babies have been named Tonnette in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tonnette most popular?
Tonnette peaked in 1969, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Tonnette a boy or girl name?
Tonnette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tonnette rising or falling?
Tonnette has been roughly stable over the past decade.