Tony
Tony: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtoʊni/ · /ˈtəʊni/
Meaning and origin of Tony
- A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
- A female given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name
Etymology
Clipping of Anthony /Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.
How popular is Tony?
Since 1880, 2,888 girls and 251,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Tony (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1264 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #48 in 1965. In 2025 it ranked #784 for boys, with 325 babies given the name.
Names similar to Tony
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Tony
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Tony FAQ
What does the name Tony mean?
A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony A female given name. A surname transferred from the given name Clipping of Anthony /Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.
What is the origin of the name Tony?
Tony is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tony?
Since 1880, 2,888 girls and 251,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Tony (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1264 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #48 in 1965. In 2025 it ranked #784 for boys, with 325 babies given the name.
Is Tony a boy or girl name?
Tony is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,888 girls and 251,595 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.