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Oneal

Boy

Meaning of Oneal: Irish: 'descendant of Niall'

Oneal is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10692nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10692

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

3,179

First recorded 1889 · peak 1932

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 13 babies1983: 14 babies1984: 11 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 14 babies1987: 20 babies1988: 13 babies1989: 10 babies1990: 13 babies19901991: 10 babies1992: 18 babies1993: 19 babies1994: 13 babies1995: 15 babies1996: 20 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 16 babies1999: 7 babies2000: 22 babies20002001: 12 babies2002: 15 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 14 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 8 babies2008: 17 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 6 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 11 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 13 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Oneal per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 22.

Gender split

96% boys · 4% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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