Oneal
Meaningdescendant of Niall · Irish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #778 in 1935
6 babies were named Oneal in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oneal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oneal, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oneal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOneal first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #778. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowOneal was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendOneal has slipped 4,075 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Oneal means “descendant of Niall”.
About the name Oneal
Oneal is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “descendant of Niall”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-eal”. US birth records list Oneal for boys from 1889 to 2025, in 124 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #778 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 22,124 boys |
| 1890s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1900s | 42 | 23,912 boys |
| 1910s | 42 | 24,056 boys |
| 1920s | 45 | 22,080 boys |
| 1930s | 48 | 20,691 boys |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,445 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 54,975 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 85,763 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,023 boys |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 137,174 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Oneal
What does the name Oneal mean?
Oneal means “descendant of Niall” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Oneal?
Oneal has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Oneal a boy or girl name?
Oneal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oneal?
Oneal ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#778).