Tonny
Every Tonny since 1925 — 902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tonny
Tonny is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,856 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 902 American babies have been named Tonny. Its peak came in 1964, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tonny stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tonny year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,856 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,055 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,666 |
| 2022 | 5 | #14,139 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,697 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,888 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,005 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,769 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,589 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,989 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,725 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12,013 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,654 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,009 |
| 2010 | 15 | #6,007 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,296 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,946 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,207 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,944 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,485 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,224 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,309 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,370 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,881 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,930 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,952 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,932 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,179 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,764 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,499 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,914 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,113 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,744 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,809 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,110 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,105 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,813 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tonny
- Tonny Vilhena Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tonny in 2025?
Tonny ranked #11,856 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tonny?
902 babies have been named Tonny in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tonny most popular?
Tonny peaked in 1964, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Tonny a boy or girl name?
Tonny is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tonny rising or falling?
Tonny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tonny?
Well-known people named Tonny include Tonny Vilhena (soccer player).