Tone
Pronunciation: [ t-OHN ]
Tone is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,012 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tone first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 54 babies have been named Tone in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tone is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,012 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,012
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Tone is also used as a boy name, ranked #30475.
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About the Name Tone
Tone is a girl name .
Is Tone a boy or girl name? Tone is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,012 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,475. Tone is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tone is currently ranked #23,012 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tone include Toni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis