Toney Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Toney is derived from the Old English diminutive of Anthony, which comes from the Latin Antonius. The name means priceless or inestimable. It has evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century. Toney is associated with warmth and friendliness and has notable bearers in various fields.
The name Toney is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Toney has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Toney' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1000th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1059th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 701st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 876th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1548th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3932nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8049th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5332nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9990th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19434th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Toney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Toney"
Pronunciation
/ˈtoʊni/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Toney is derived from the Old English name 'Toni,' which is a diminutive form of the name Anthony, ultimately derived from the Latin name 'Antonius.'
Meaning
priceless, inestimable
Language Evolution
Antonius, Anthony, Toni, Toney
Historical Usage
The name Toney gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly as a given name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Tony, Toni, Antony
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Toney is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Toney Douglas - American professional basketball player, Toney Anaya - American politician and former governor of New Mexico
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Toney"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Toney"
"Toney" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1000th of 7545 | 756 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1059th of 6773 | 711 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 701st of 7552 | 2,094 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 876th of 10718 | 1,379 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1548th of 16616 | 815 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3932nd of 24088 | 364 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8049th of 23106 | 111 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6965th of 9107 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5332nd of 12526 | 101 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9990th of 19264 | 46 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19434th of 27321 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Toney" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
- |
51.94% 1229th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.01% 1012th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.08% 848th/2227 |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
18.40% 525th/2853 |
42.56% 1181st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
- |
17.94% 631st/3518 |
36.35% 1470th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.13% 1921st/3685 |
- |
27.86% 1447th/5194 |
39.86% 2518th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
50.91% 3723rd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Toney" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Toney"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Toney" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.