Tony: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “priceless one”
- Origin
- Latin
- Say it
- TOH-nee · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose meaning is uncertain; 'priceless one' is a traditional association. Also used independently in English-speaking countries.
How popular is Tony?
Babies named Tony in 2024313
2024 rank#802 boys
Peak year1962
Total US babies since 1880254,158
Tony is fading: recent use is about 58% of its level ten years before.
Names like Tony
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Tony questions
What does the name Tony mean?
Tony means "priceless one". It comes from Latin. Short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose meaning is uncertain; 'priceless one' is a traditional association. Also used independently in English-speaking countries.
Is Tony a boy or girl name?
Tony is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Tony?
313 US babies were named Tony in 2024. Its peak year was 1962.
How do you pronounce Tony?
Tony is usually pronounced TOH-nee.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.