Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Tona since 1924
Babies named Tona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 164 |
| 1950s | 308 |
| 1960s | 422 |
| 1970s | 297 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Tona is a rare and somewhat mysterious name in the United States. First recorded in 1924, it reached its peak popularity in 1964, though it never entered the top 1000. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with about 1 in every 267,878 newborns given the name. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no significant uptick or decline. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely arose as a diminutive of names like Antonia or Tonia. Given its rarity, Tona offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, feminine sound.
Tona is a name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a short form of Antonia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Antonius, or as a variant of Tonia. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic, with records dating back to the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tona
Names that share Tona's style, for a brother or sister.
