How Many People Are Named Toney?

Complete statistics for the name Toney in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Toney
Very Rare
6,604
Estimated People
1 in 49,970
1 in X Americans
1961
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6,410 (97%)
♀ Female
194 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 67

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 317
Arkansas 120
California 106
Florida 136
Georgia 411
Illinois 65
Indiana 19
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 130
Michigan 27
Missouri 16
Mississippi 147
North Carolina 377
New York 6
Ohio 41
Oklahoma 16
South Carolina 174
Tennessee 164
Texas 186
Virginia 93
West Virginia 89
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Toney

How Many People Have the Name Toney in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,604 people in the United States currently share the name Toney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Toney a Common or Rare Name?

Toney is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Toney Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Toney are covered in full on the Toney name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Toney Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Toney in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Toney is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Toney Most Popular?

The name Toney reached peak popularity in 1961, with 187 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Toney Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Toney across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Toney?

Approximately 6,604 people in the United States share the name Toney, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Toney a rare name?

Toney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,970 Americans has this name.

What does the name Toney mean?

The meaning and origin of Toney is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Toney more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Toney are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Toney most popular?

The name Toney reached its peak in 1961, with 187 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,604
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 49,970
GenderMale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1961
Male %97%
Female %3%

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