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Tony Boy

Popularity: #623 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTOH-nee / /ˈtoʊni/

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: 'priceless'; Italian: 'of Anthony'

Historical & Cultural Background

Tony is often considered a diminutive of the name Anthony, which has roots in Latin. The name Anthony itself is believed to derive from the Roman family name Antonius. Tony has been widely used in English-speaking countries and has gained popularity as a standalone name. It is commonly associated with warmth and friendliness.

Trend Summary

Tony has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Toni

International Variants

  • Antonio (Italian)
  • Antoine (French)
  • António (Portuguese)

Famous people named Tony

Tony Bennett was a renowned American singer known for his smooth voice and timeless hits.

Tony Stark is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Iron Man.

Tony Robbins is a well-known American author and motivational speaker.

Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder and entrepreneur, famous for his contributions to the sport.

Fictional characters named Tony

Tony Stark is a central character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, known for his role as Iron Man.

Tony the Tiger is the mascot for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal, recognized for his catchphrase 'They're Gr-r-reat!'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tony was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tony has ranked as high as #106 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Tony has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tony (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 43
17%
TX 37
14%
FL 31
12%
MI 15
6%
NC 15
6%
GA 15
6%
OH 12
5%
NY 11
4%
IL 11
4%
VA 9
4%
WA 9
4%
AL 6
2%
MD 6
2%
MO 6
2%
WI 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188042
188136
188246
188332
188441
188533
188629
188740
188857
188945
189039
189153
189247
189342
189448
189543
189656
189754
189851
189942
1900101
190162
190274
190378
190487
190586
190696
1907139
1908142
1909155
1910212
1911207
1912394
1913508
1914733
19151,016
19161,054
19171,111
19181,163
19191,097
19201,146
19211,196
19221,146
19231,026
19241,034
1925977
19261,011
19271,033
1928955
1929874
1930912
1931814
1932856
1933810
1934841
1935882
1936892
1937923
19381,058
19391,175
19401,233
19411,225
19421,408
19431,455
19441,494
19451,639
19461,972
19472,280
19482,269
19491,985
19501,758
19511,930
19522,185
19532,771
19543,350
19553,752
19564,669
19575,858
19586,948
19597,565
19607,999
19618,301
19628,199
19637,879
19647,196
19656,818
19666,570
19676,221
19685,875
19695,517
19705,480
19714,889
19724,001
19733,348
19743,216
19753,323
19763,067
19772,939
19782,772
19792,644
19802,728
19812,650
19822,610
19832,350
19842,440
19852,525
19862,362
19872,291
19882,243
19892,301
19902,183
19912,102
19921,927
19931,872
19941,627
19951,555
19961,315
19971,248
19981,177
19991,133
20001,086
20011,025
20021,072
20031,000
2004958
20051,030
2006985
20071,002
2008886
2009805
2010751
2011691
2012653
2013664
2014666
2015581
2016566
2017520
2018471
2019467
2020427
2021392
2022378
2023289
2024313