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Tone

Pronunciation: [ t-OHN ]

Boy Name #30,475 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tone is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-OHN.

Parents who love the name Tone often also consider Eversyn, Brenda, Chares .

Popularity Over Time

#30,475
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#30,475
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tone

Is Tone a boy or girl name?
Tone is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30475. As a girl name, it is ranked #23012. Tone is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tone?
Tone is pronounced t-OHN.
How popular is the name Tone?
Tone is currently ranked #30475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Tone a common or rare name?
Tone is an uncommon name, ranked #30475 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tone

Tone is a boy name .

Is Tone a boy or girl name? Tone is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,475 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,012. Tone is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tone is currently ranked #30,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tone include Tony . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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