Boy nameCurrently #8,131 in the USNew

Onan

//ˈoʊnən//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with O

Meaning & origin

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Onan's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Onan, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Onan
19217
20067
20115
20225
20239
202410

Onan through the decades

  • Onan peaked in 2024, when 10 babies were named Onan in the US.
  • Onan currently ranks #8,131 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.

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