Tony
Tony is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Tony is traditionally a short form of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. It became established as an independent given name in the United States during the twentieth century. While its popularity peak was mid-century, it remains a familiar classic name.
Popularity in the United States
251,595 babies in the United States have been named Tony since 1880. It ranks #153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #704.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 401 |
| 1890-1900 | 475 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,020 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,495 |
| 1920-1930 | 10,398 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,163 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,960 |
| 1950-1960 | 40,782 |
| 1960-1970 | 70,577 |
| 1970-1980 | 35,676 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,500 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,141 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,850 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,126 |
Famous people named Tony
- Tony Bennett: Singer, Painter
- Tony Hawk: Skateboarder, Entrepreneur
- Tony Parker: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Tony traces back to the ancient Roman gens Antonius, an influential patrician family.
- Although created as a nickname for Anthony, Tony has been registered as a full given name on tens of thousands of U.S. birth certificates.