Tony is a distinctive choice, ranked #847 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tony in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#847
US Rank #803
About the Name Tony
Tony has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 92 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #167 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Tony is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #803, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Tony
Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Tony per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tony in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Tony has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 92 places in the last five years. Its peak was #167 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Tony is more popular in the US (#803) than in the UK (#847). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Tony include: Tony Fletcher — Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.; Tony Blair — Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party...; Tony Abbott — Anthony John Abbott is an Australian former politician who served as the 28th prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015..
Tony ranks #803 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
38
UK babies named Tony (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 92 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Tony
Likely around 1 other Tony in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Tony
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.E.M., and also as a show director for the Rock Academy in Woodstock.
Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He was Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997 and held shadow cabinet posts from 1987 to 1994.
Anthony John Abbott is an Australian former politician who served as the 28th prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015 and was the member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of Warringah from 1994 to 2019.
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Tony Hinchcliffe is an American comedian. Since 2013, he has hosted the live comedy podcast Kill Tony, a showcase of professional and amateur comedians who take turns doing one-minute sets.
Anthony Gregory Vitello is an American professional baseball manager who is the manager for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Vitello previously coached at the college level with the Tennessee Volunteers, who made five NCAA regionals, four NCAA super regionals, and three College World Series appearances, winning the College World Series in 2024 over Texas A&M for the Volunteers’ first-ever national title.