How Many People Are Named Toney?
Complete statistics for the name Toney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Toney, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,291 people in the US, making up 1 in 76,908 Americans. The majority of those named Toney are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel. Its peak popularity was in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 6,604 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Toney Through the Generations
Toney has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1961 when 193 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a classic, old-school name with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Toney is more commonly found among older generations, with only 475 individuals under 30. The name's current status as a rare choice reflects its journey through the decades, maintaining a niche presence in the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Toney
Toney is a given name and a nickname. Notable people with this name include the following:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Toney's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Toney
How Many People Have the Name Toney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,770 people in the United States currently share the name Toney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,652 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Toney a Common or Rare Name?
Toney is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Toney Mean?
Toney means "Creative variant of Toney" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Toney in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Toney Most Popular?
The name Toney reached peak popularity in 1961, with 193 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Toney?
Approximately 17,770 people named Toney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,770. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,652 Americans.
Is Toney a rare name?
Toney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,652 Americans has this name.
What does the name Toney mean?
Toney means "Creative variant of Toney" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Toney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Toney are male and 3% are female.
When was Toney most popular?
Toney peaked in 1961 with 193 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.