Toni
Toni is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Toni is traditionally a short form of Anthony or Anton, deriving from the ancient Roman family name Antonius. While more commonly used as a feminine name in the United States, it also has a long history of masculine usage as a diminutive or independent given name. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for U.S. boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,564 babies in the United States have been named Toni since 1880. It ranks #3182 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.1 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- DC (6.2 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 276 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Toni
- Toni Kukoc: Basketball Player
- Toni Sailer: Alpine Skier, Actor
- Toni Kroos: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- While 'Tony' is the predominant spelling for males in the United States, 'Toni' has continuously been registered as a male given name.
- The name stems from Antonius, an ancient Roman family name associated with Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony).