Boy
Tony
priceless, praiseworthy
About Tony
Tony exudes a classic, no-nonsense appeal that has endured across generations with remarkable consistency. The name carries a friendly accessibility that invites connection while maintaining an air of capability and reliability. There's something inherently genuine about this choice, suggesting someone who values straightforward communication and authentic relationships. The compact structure ensures memorability without sacrificing impact, making it ideal for someone who lets their actions speak louder than elaborate introductions. This name has successfully crossed cultural boundaries and geographic regions, demonstrating universal appeal that transcends specific demographics. Parents drawn to Tony often appreciate traditional values while rejecting anything that feels pretentious or overly formal. The name works equally well in casual settings and professional environments, adapting seamlessly to whatever context life presents. Its longevity in naming trends speaks to an enduring quality that resists the boom-and-bust cycles of more fashionable choices.
Popularity of the Name Tony
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #261 | ||||
| 1881 | #267 | ||||
| 1882 | #255 | ||||
| 1883 | #293 | ||||
| 1884 | #268 | ||||
| 1885 | #295 | ||||
| 1886 | #319 | ||||
| 1887 | #253 | ||||
| 1888 | #233 | ||||
| 1889 | #243 | ||||
| 1890 | #278 | ||||
| 1891 | #222 | ||||
| 1892 | #264 | ||||
| 1893 | #271 | ||||
| 1894 | #252 | ||||
| 1895 | #271 | ||||
| 1896 | #245 | ||||
| 1897 | #237 | ||||
| 1898 | #247 | ||||
| 1899 | #265 | ||||
| 1900 | #194 | ||||
| 1901 | #221 | ||||
| 1902 | #208 | ||||
| 1903 | #200 | ||||
| 1904 | #200 | ||||
| 1905 | #204 | ||||
| 1906 | #189 | ||||
| 1907 | #160 | ||||
| 1908 | #163 | ||||
| 1909 | #160 | ||||
| 1910 | #151 | ||||
| 1911 | #162 | ||||
| 1912 | #153 | ||||
| 1913 | #147 | ||||
| 1914 | #138 | ||||
| 1915 | #130 | ||||
| 1916 | #132 | ||||
| 1917 | #131 | ||||
| 1918 | #135 | ||||
| 1919 | #136 | ||||
| 1920 | #136 | ||||
| 1921 | #134 | ||||
| 1922 | #137 | ||||
| 1923 | #150 | ||||
| 1924 | #156 | ||||
| 1925 | #158 | ||||
| 1926 | #157 | ||||
| 1927 | #153 | ||||
| 1928 | #160 | ||||
| 1929 | #165 | ||||
| 1930 | #163 | ||||
| 1931 | #170 | ||||
| 1932 | #170 | ||||
| 1933 | #171 | ||||
| 1934 | #168 | ||||
| 1935 | #162 | ||||
| 1936 | #160 | ||||
| 1937 | #160 | ||||
| 1938 | #153 | ||||
| 1939 | #140 | #171 | |||
| 1940 | #142 | #158 | |||
| 1941 | #145 | ||||
| 1942 | #145 | #181 | |||
| 1943 | #145 | #178 | |||
| 1944 | #143 | #140 | |||
| 1945 | #129 | #118 | |||
| 1946 | #129 | #117 | |||
| 1947 | #126 | #134 | |||
| 1948 | #125 | #117 | |||
| 1949 | #139 | #123 | |||
| 1950 | #149 | #113 | |||
| 1951 | #141 | #106 | |||
| 1952 | #133 | #95 | |||
| 1953 | #117 | #80 | |||
| 1954 | #105 | #76 | |||
| 1955 | #93 | #73 | |||
| 1956 | #85 | #72 | |||
| 1957 | #71 | #65 | |||
| 1958 | #57 | #52 | |||
| 1959 | #53 | #53 | |||
| 1960 | #52 | #45 | |||
| 1961 | #53 | #50 | |||
| 1962 | #52 | #45 | |||
| 1963 | #52 | #33 | |||
| 1964 | #50 | #36 | |||
| 1965 | #48 | #32 | |||
| 1966 | #49 | #28 | |||
| 1967 | #50 | #22 | #308 | ||
| 1968 | #52 | #31 | |||
| 1969 | #54 | #26 | |||
| 1970 | #57 | #25 | #249 | ||
| 1971 | #62 | #29 | #240 | ||
| 1972 | #68 | #30 | #218 | ||
| 1973 | #78 | #37 | #237 | ||
| 1974 | #81 | #30 | #317 | ||
| 1975 | #80 | #37 | #250 | ||
| 1976 | #86 | #43 | #231 | ||
| 1977 | #92 | #39 | #271 | ||
| 1978 | #97 | #48 | #203 | ||
| 1979 | #104 | #49 | #217 | ||
| 1980 | #108 | #52 | #197 | ||
| 1981 | #111 | #54 | #204 | ||
| 1982 | #112 | #56 | #165 | ||
| 1983 | #119 | #53 | #173 | ||
| 1984 | #112 | #61 | #180 | ||
| 1985 | #114 | #55 | #169 | ||
| 1986 | #120 | #59 | #152 | ||
| 1987 | #123 | #58 | #151 | ||
| 1988 | #133 | #71 | #178 | ||
| 1989 | #132 | #65 | #172 | ||
| 1990 | #147 | #81 | #165 | ||
| 1991 | #155 | #90 | #178 | #208 | |
| 1992 | #163 | #106 | #190 | #222 | |
| 1993 | #171 | #113 | #203 | #209 | |
| 1994 | #190 | #104 | #173 | #247 | |
| 1995 | #196 | #119 | #175 | #220 | |
| 1996 | #229 | #152 | #166 | #241 | |
| 1997 | #242 | #194 | #121 | #181 | #256 |
| 1998 | #255 | #225 | #212 | #175 | #272 |
| 1999 | #266 | #225 | #161 | #179 | #277 |
| 2000 | #283 | #239 | #166 | #213 | #316 |
| 2001 | #291 | #262 | #212 | #206 | #302 |
| 2002 | #281 | #297 | #175 | #157 | #335 |
| 2003 | #302 | #343 | #173 | #224 | #328 |
| 2004 | #321 | #292 | #264 | #162 | #381 |
| 2005 | #318 | #367 | #292 | #200 | #375 |
| 2006 | #328 | #306 | #327 | #332 | #348 |
| 2007 | #320 | #355 | #270 | #240 | #409 |
| 2008 | #354 | #359 | #251 | #531 | |
| 2009 | #378 | #461 | #374 | #291 | #506 |
| 2010 | #383 | #538 | #447 | #227 | #435 |
| 2011 | #409 | #487 | #334 | #307 | #429 |
| 2012 | #428 | #538 | #232 | #581 | |
| 2013 | #435 | #657 | #295 | #380 | #542 |
| 2014 | #448 | #580 | #417 | #424 | #623 |
| 2015 | #500 | #630 | #293 | #709 | |
| 2016 | #522 | #627 | #342 | #733 | |
| 2017 | #544 | #825 | #294 | #584 | |
| 2018 | #583 | #828 | #284 | #786 | |
| 2019 | #593 | #846 | #356 | #622 | |
| 2020 | #630 | #742 | #346 | #918 | |
| 2021 | #679 | #859 | #326 | #803 | |
| 2022 | #699 | #905 | #354 | #936 | |
| 2023 | #842 | #900 | #233 | #977 | |
| 2024 | #809 | #918 | #311 | #987 | |
| 2025 | #784 | #388 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tony
Names Similar to Tony
Nicknames for Tony
- Tone
- T
- Tones
Famous People Named Tony
| Tony Bennett | Legendary American singer |
| Tony Hawk | Professional skateboarder |
| Tony Romo | Former NFL quarterback |
| Tony Blair | Former British Prime Minister |
| Tony Robbins | Motivational speaker and author |
| Tony Parker | Retired NBA player |
| Tony Shalhoub | Actor - Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel |
| Tony Jaa | Thai martial artist and actor |
| Tony Dungy | Former NFL coach and analyst |
| Tony Curtis | American actor |
| Tony Kanal | Musician - No Doubt |
| Tony Leung Chiu-Wai | Hong Kong actor |
| Tony Sirico | Actor - The Sopranos |
| Tony Martin | American singer and actor |
| Tony Gonzalez | Former NFL tight end |
| Tony Revolori | Actor - The Grand Budapest Hotel, Spider-Man - Homecoming |
| Tony Hale | Actor - Veep, Arrested Development |
| Tony Danza | Actor - Taxi, Who's the Boss? |
Characters Named Tony
| Tony Montana | Scarface |
| Tony Soprano | The Sopranos |
| Tony DiNozzo | NCIS |
| Tony Stark | Iron Man - Marvel |
| Tony Micelli | Who's the Boss? |
| Tony Rivers | West Side Story |
| Tony Manero | Saturday Night Fever |
| Tony Wendice | Dial M for Murder |
| Tony Prince | Grand Theft Auto IV - The Ballad of Gay Tony |
| Tony Gates | ER |
| Tony Stonem | Skins - UK |
| Tony Gomez | Lady Bird |
| Tony Rydinger | The Incredibles |
| Tony Delvecchio | Backyard Sports video game series |
| Tony Twist | Spawn - Comic |
| Tony Tyler | The Day After Tomorrow |
| Tony Chu | Chew - Comic |
| Tony Costa | The Witch of Blackbird Pond |
| Tony Kornheiser | Tony Kornheiser Show - Podcast |