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How Many People Are Named Tony?
Estimated people named Tony living in the U.S. today
191,712
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 254,158
- Peak year: 1961 (8,363 births)
- Estimated living today: 191,712
Tony by age group — who carries the name today?
Tony popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Tony
Tony has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 254,158 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 191,712 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,783 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Tonys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Tony in the US?
An estimated 191,712 people named Tony are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Tony uncommon — about 1 in 1,783 Americans.
Is Tony a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Tony is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Tony most popular?
Tony peaked in 1961, when 8,363 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Tony?
Tony ranks #285 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).