Onan Name Popularity and Statistics
Onan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Onan?
Onan is spelled O-N-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Onan Popularity in 2024
Rank#7,765
Recorded Births10
- Boys usage rose 490 places to #7,765 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Onan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1921 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 1921 | Boys | 7 | #3,517 |
When Was Onan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,765
2023 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,255
2006 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,585
1921 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,517