Tony
boy name#783 in 2025Tony entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #48 in 1965, ranks #783 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#783
rank today
#48
peak (1965)
325
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #265 |
| 1890s | #252 |
| 1900s | #189 |
| 1910s | #141 |
| 1920s | #151 |
| 1930s | #162 |
| 1940s | #137 |
| 1950s | #100 |
| 1960s | #51 |
| 1970s | #81 |
| 1980s | #118 |
| 1990s | #201 |
| 2000s | #318 |
| 2010s | #484 |
| 2020s | #740 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tony has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 188,000 people named Tony are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tony alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tony in 2025?
- Tony ranks #783 among US boy names in 2025, with 325 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tony most popular?
- Tony peaked in 1965, reaching #48 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tony with classmates?
- Tony will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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