The name Loney is of Norwegian origin, derived from the old Norse word 'Lón' which means 'cloth'. It was originally a surname, but it has also been used as a given name in some cases. The name Loney is quite rare and unique, with not many people sharing this name worldwide.
Here's a comment on the statistics regarding the name Loney:
The given data presents a fluctuating trend in the number of births with the name Loney over several decades. The highest numbers occurred around World War I, peaking at 20 births in both 1915 and 1919. Afterward, there was a decline in popularity, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1920 onwards. There were brief spikes again in the late 1940s and early 1950s, but overall, the name Loney has seen decreased usage as time progressed. The total number of births with this name across these years is 505.