Tony: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TOH-nee · 2 syllables
Tony means “flower”, from English.
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.
- Meaning
- flower
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- TOH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #783
- US babies a year
- about 464 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Tony?
Tony was the #783 name in the US in 2025, given to 325 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #783 |
| England & Wales | #756 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #359 |
| France | #492 |
| Canada | #883 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Tony?
Half of US adults named Tony are older than 58; most are between 27 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Tony
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Tony have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Tony
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Tony
What does the name Tony mean?
Tony means “flower”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Tony?
Tony is pronounced TOH-nee.
How popular is the name Tony?
Tony was the #783 name in the US in 2025, given to 325 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Tony?
Half of US adults named Tony are older than 58. Most are between 27 and 78.