Tony
Boy name · 663 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tony: 663 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 36 births in 1991.
Tony began as a friendly diminutive of Anthony, which traces back to the Roman family name Antonius – its meaning often given as ‘priceless’ or ‘praised’. The name gained widespread popularity through Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lost things, and has been borne by Tony Blair, Britain’s longest-serving Labour prime minister, and legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. While no major place is named directly for Tony, the root Antonius lives on in San Antonio, Texas. In Scotland, Tony has long been a standalone given name rather than just a nickname, appearing steadily on birth registers since the 1970s. Its short, punchy sound gives it a timeless, approachable feel that suits both office and playground.
Boy 45 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199136 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 663since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 17%vs prior 5y