Tone

Unisex

Tone has been given to 99 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1991.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1991 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

55% girls / 45% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tone — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tonyboy

254,483 babies since 1880

Tonigirl

101,762 babies since 1907

Ionegirl

10,004 babies since 1880

Stoneboy

6,831 babies since 1919

Toneyboy

6,610 babies since 1880

Toniegirl

3,256 babies since 1886

Names with a similar vibe

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Sibling name ideas for Tone

Same era and popularity as Tone, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Virgilia Clairessa Amica Nakeeta

Brothers

Phyllip Brach Justn Brandun

FAQ

How popular is the name Tone?

Tone has been given to 99 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tone peak?

Tone peaked in 1991, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Tone a girl or boy name?

Tone is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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