Toney
Every Toney since 1880 — 6,610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Toney
Toney is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,855 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,610 American babies have been named Toney. Its peak came in 1961, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Toney stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Toney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,855 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,218 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,852 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,180 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,696 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,996 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,815 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,581 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,603 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,317 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,988 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #8,049 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,844 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,410 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,531 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,945 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,885 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,504 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,452 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,253 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,966 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,813 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33 | #2,854 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,751 |
| 1995 | — | — | 45 | #1,911 |
| 1990 | — | — | 48 | #1,699 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,605 | 57 | #1,279 |
| 1980 | — | — | 54 | #1,271 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,508 | 57 | #1,125 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,385 | 114 | #774 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,481 | 133 | #648 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,655 | 139 | #668 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,651 | 128 | #652 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,251 | 64 | #864 |
| 1945 | — | — | 52 | #883 |
| 1940 | — | — | 58 | #829 |
| 1935 | — | — | 40 | #1,017 |
| 1930 | — | — | 19 | #1,747 |
| 1925 | — | — | 43 | #1,069 |
| 1920 | — | — | 44 | #1,070 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,891 | 45 | #939 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,113 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #736 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #574 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #664 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #694 |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #801 |
Famous people named Toney
- Toney Douglas Basketball player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Toney in 2025?
Toney ranked #11,855 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Toney?
6,610 babies have been named Toney in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Toney most popular?
Toney peaked in 1961, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Toney a boy or girl name?
Toney is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Toney rising or falling?
Toney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Toney?
Well-known people named Toney include Toney Douglas (basketball player).