Toni
Toni is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Toni is a feminine given name derived as a short form of Antonia or Antonette, which trace back to the ancient Roman family name Antonius. Historically popular in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, it continues to be used as a standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
100,198 babies in the United States have been named Toni since 1880. It ranks #377 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1483.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 633 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,506 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,899 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,308 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,840 |
| 1970-1980 | 15,899 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,014 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,309 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,394 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,578 |
| 2020-2029 | 622 |
Famous people named Toni
- Toni Morrison: Author, Novelist
- Toni Braxton: Singer, Songwriter
- Toni Collette: Actress, Producer
Fun facts
- Renowned American author Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993.
- It ultimately originates from the Roman gentile name Antonius, which belonged to Mark Antony.