Toney
Toney is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy, derived from the Roman gens Antonius.
Origin and history
Toney originated as an English variant spelling of Tony, a short form of Anthony derived from the Roman family name Antonius. Historically used as an independent given name in the United States, its usage has declined steadily since the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare alternative spelling seen predominantly in traditional American naming records.
Popularity in the United States
6,416 babies in the United States have been named Toney since 1880. It ranks #1507 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- GA (15.5 %)
- NC (14.2 %)
- AL (12 %)
- TX (7 %)
- SC (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 82 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 340 |
| 1920-1930 | 404 |
| 1930-1940 | 319 |
| 1940-1950 | 574 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,053 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,425 |
| 1970-1980 | 678 |
| 1980-1990 | 550 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 130 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Toney
- Toney Clemons: American football player
- Toney Penna: Professional golfer, Golf club designer
Fun facts
- Toney developed as an phonetic variant of Tony, which is itself a diminutive of Anthony.
- The name was most popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before declining into rare usage.