#8032024 rank
1961peak year
240,488babies named Tony since 1880
▼ 33%5-year trend
Tony popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Tony mean?
A familiar short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin. Stand-alone friendly since the twentieth century.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Tony
Same era, same vibe — if you like Tony, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Tonys
- Tony Bennett, singer
- Tony Hawk, skateboarder
Spellings & variants
AnthonyAntonToni
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