Tony Boy
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!'.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 43 | |
TX | 37 | |
FL | 31 | |
MI | 15 | |
NC | 15 | |
GA | 15 | |
OH | 12 | |
NY | 11 | |
IL | 11 | |
VA | 9 | |
WA | 9 | |
AL | 6 | |
MD | 6 | |
MO | 6 | |
WI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 42 |
1881 | 36 |
1882 | 46 |
1883 | 32 |
1884 | 41 |
1885 | 33 |
1886 | 29 |
1887 | 40 |
1888 | 57 |
1889 | 45 |
1890 | 39 |
1891 | 53 |
1892 | 47 |
1893 | 42 |
1894 | 48 |
1895 | 43 |
1896 | 56 |
1897 | 54 |
1898 | 51 |
1899 | 42 |
1900 | 101 |
1901 | 62 |
1902 | 74 |
1903 | 78 |
1904 | 87 |
1905 | 86 |
1906 | 96 |
1907 | 139 |
1908 | 142 |
1909 | 155 |
1910 | 212 |
1911 | 207 |
1912 | 394 |
1913 | 508 |
1914 | 733 |
1915 | 1,016 |
1916 | 1,054 |
1917 | 1,111 |
1918 | 1,163 |
1919 | 1,097 |
1920 | 1,146 |
1921 | 1,196 |
1922 | 1,146 |
1923 | 1,026 |
1924 | 1,034 |
1925 | 977 |
1926 | 1,011 |
1927 | 1,033 |
1928 | 955 |
1929 | 874 |
1930 | 912 |
1931 | 814 |
1932 | 856 |
1933 | 810 |
1934 | 841 |
1935 | 882 |
1936 | 892 |
1937 | 923 |
1938 | 1,058 |
1939 | 1,175 |
1940 | 1,233 |
1941 | 1,225 |
1942 | 1,408 |
1943 | 1,455 |
1944 | 1,494 |
1945 | 1,639 |
1946 | 1,972 |
1947 | 2,280 |
1948 | 2,269 |
1949 | 1,985 |
1950 | 1,758 |
1951 | 1,930 |
1952 | 2,185 |
1953 | 2,771 |
1954 | 3,350 |
1955 | 3,752 |
1956 | 4,669 |
1957 | 5,858 |
1958 | 6,948 |
1959 | 7,565 |
1960 | 7,999 |
1961 | 8,301 |
1962 | 8,199 |
1963 | 7,879 |
1964 | 7,196 |
1965 | 6,818 |
1966 | 6,570 |
1967 | 6,221 |
1968 | 5,875 |
1969 | 5,517 |
1970 | 5,480 |
1971 | 4,889 |
1972 | 4,001 |
1973 | 3,348 |
1974 | 3,216 |
1975 | 3,323 |
1976 | 3,067 |
1977 | 2,939 |
1978 | 2,772 |
1979 | 2,644 |
1980 | 2,728 |
1981 | 2,650 |
1982 | 2,610 |
1983 | 2,350 |
1984 | 2,440 |
1985 | 2,525 |
1986 | 2,362 |
1987 | 2,291 |
1988 | 2,243 |
1989 | 2,301 |
1990 | 2,183 |
1991 | 2,102 |
1992 | 1,927 |
1993 | 1,872 |
1994 | 1,627 |
1995 | 1,555 |
1996 | 1,315 |
1997 | 1,248 |
1998 | 1,177 |
1999 | 1,133 |
2000 | 1,086 |
2001 | 1,025 |
2002 | 1,072 |
2003 | 1,000 |
2004 | 958 |
2005 | 1,030 |
2006 | 985 |
2007 | 1,002 |
2008 | 886 |
2009 | 805 |
2010 | 751 |
2011 | 691 |
2012 | 653 |
2013 | 664 |
2014 | 666 |
2015 | 581 |
2016 | 566 |
2017 | 520 |
2018 | 471 |
2019 | 467 |
2020 | 427 |
2021 | 392 |
2022 | 378 |
2023 | 289 |
2024 | 313 |