Toni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Toni is a diminutive of the Latin name Antonius, meaning priceless. The name has evolved through various languages, including Italian and French, before becoming popular as a standalone name in the 20th century. It is seen as modern and approachable, with notable figures in literature, music, and sports sharing the name.

The name Toni is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West 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, Toni has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Toni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5519th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3029th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2117th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1724th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2717th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7680th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1214th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 399th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 164th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 167th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 730th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1646th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Toni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Toni"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtoʊni/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Toni is a diminutive form of the name Antonio, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The exact meaning of Antonius is uncertain, but it is possibly related to the Roman family name 'Antonius', which may have Etruscan origins.

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Meaning

priceless, of inestimable worth

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Language Evolution

Antonius (Latin), Antonio (Italian, Spanish), Antoine (French), Toni (modern diminutive)

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Historical Usage

The name Toni gained popularity in the 20th century as a unisex name, particularly in Western cultures. It became more common as a standalone name rather than just a diminutive.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tony, Antonia, Tonia

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Modern Popularity & Image

Toni is perceived as a modern and friendly name. It is often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Toni Morrison - American novelist and Nobel Prize winner, Toni Braxton - American singer and songwriter, Toni Kukoc - Croatian former professional basketball player

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Toni"

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 "Toni"

"Toni" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5519th of 7545 22
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3029th of 6773 115
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2117th of 7552 278
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1724th of 10718 431
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2717th of 16616 358
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5434th of 24088 231
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 7680th of 23106 120
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1214th of 9107 689
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 399th of 9204 5,291
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 164th of 12526 41,333
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 167th of 19264 28,420
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 268th of 27321 16,987
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 730th of 35406 5,796
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1646th of 30306 1,599

Regional Popularity of "Toni" by Generation for Male 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)
- - - 60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.56%
2379th/3685
63.49%
2841st/4475
59.30%
3080th/5194
36.81%
2325th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 59.31%
4426th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Toni" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
73.38%
1039th/1416
54.89%
757th/1379
71.26%
1686th/2366
59.89%
684th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
24.26%
375th/1546
22.37%
348th/1556
22.10%
520th/2353
14.61%
226th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
7.14%
159th/2227
7.49%
182nd/2430
6.55%
187th/2853
4.65%
129th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
5.62%
165th/2937
5.31%
185th/3483
4.69%
165th/3518
4.20%
170th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
6.51%
240th/3685
5.94%
266th/4475
4.18%
217th/5194
5.62%
355th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
16.37%
750th/4582
13.75%
710th/5164
8.61%
630th/7313
13.40%
1000th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
40.94%
1631st/3984
39.54%
1774th/4487
22.46%
1532nd/6822
28.47%
1787th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Toni"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Toni" 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.