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Toni

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOH-nee /ˈtoʊ.ni/High

Meaning: A short form of Antonio/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, variously 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing: Toni is short for Antonio. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'TOH-nee').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA short form of Antonio/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, variously 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#7188 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,555

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Toni is a short form of Antonio/Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, variously 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'. Used for both sexes (popular for boys in Italy and Germany), here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'TOH-nee'; full form Antonio).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and German families. Rare for boys today, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Antonio/Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, variously 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing' — Toni is its breezy short form, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'TOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Toni — unisex; short form of Antonio

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Toni mean?

Toni is a short form of Antonio/Anthony — Latin variously 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'.

How do you pronounce Toni?

It's said TOH-nee /ˈtoʊ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Toni a boy or girl name?

Toni is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Toni?

Toni is rare for boys in the U.S. today.

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