Holding steady.
Popularity of Tonni since 1946
Babies named Tonni per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tonni's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tonni is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946, likely as a respelling of the more common Toni. Its peak year of usage was 1971, and since then its trajectory has been stable but very low, never entering the top 1000 names. The name is primarily used for girls, reflecting a trend in the mid-20th century for feminine forms of masculine nicknames. Though data on top states is unavailable, the name has a distinctly American feel, often associated with the nickname-friendly culture of the 1970s. For parents seeking a rare and simple feminine name, Tonni offers a recognizable yet uncommon choice.
Tonni is a feminine pet form of Tony, itself a diminutive of Anthony, a Latin name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'flower'. The spelling Tonni emerged in the mid-20th century as a variant of Toni or Tony. It has seen modest sporadic use in the United States since 1946, with a peak in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tonni
Names that share Tonni's style, for a brother or sister.
