Name meaning & stats
Tony
Tony (English origin). 224,974 US babies since 1940, peak 1961. Notable Tonys are 1.7× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Anthony.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1961
224,974 US babies were named Tony between 1940 and 2025.
Where Tonys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.7× | High · 218 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.6× | High · 186 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 160 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 106 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Tonys show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Tony has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Tony is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1961)