Tony Backer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tony Backer — English
285K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tony Backer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tony is a masculine given name of English origin. Tony is an English masculine given name that occurs as a diminutive form of Anthony or Antonio in many countries. As a diminutive form of Antonia or Antonietta, it is found in Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden. It has been among the top 600 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and was among the top 200 from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1990s. The surname Backer: Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847–1907), Norwegian pianist and composer Augustin de Backer (1809–1873), Roman Catholic bibliographer Brad Backer (born 1956), Australian rugby league footballer Brian Backer (born 1956), American actor Cornelis Andries Backer (1874–1963), Dutch botanist Deborah Backer (1959–2014), Guyanese politician Harriet Backer (1845–1932), Norwegian painter Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1609–1651), Dutch painter Lars Backer (1892–1930), Norwegian architect Marijn Backer (born 1956), Dutch author Par Backer (born 1982), Swedish ice hockey player P. A. Tony is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 285K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tony reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tony

English

Tony is an English masculine given name that occurs as a diminutive form of Anthony or Antonio in many countries. As a diminutive form of Antonia or Antonietta, it is found in Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden. It has been among the top 600 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and was among the top 200 from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1990s.

Surname: Backer

English

Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847–1907), Norwegian pianist and composer Augustin de Backer (1809–1873), Roman Catholic bibliographer Brad Backer (born 1956), Australian rugby league footballer Brian Backer (born 1956), American actor Cornelis Andries Backer (1874–1963), Dutch botanist Deborah Backer (1959–2014), Guyanese politician Harriet Backer (1845–1932), Norwegian painter Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1609–1651), Dutch painter Lars Backer (1892–1930), Norwegian architect Marijn Backer (born 1956), Dutch author Par Backer (born 1982), Swedish ice hockey player P. A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Tony is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Tony by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Tony Backer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Tony Backer:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Tony?
The first name Tony originates from English. Tony is an English masculine given name that occurs as a diminutive form of Anthony or Antonio in many countries. As a diminutive form of Antonia or Antonietta, it is found in Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden. It has been among the top 600 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and was among the top 200 from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1990s.
When was Tony most popular?
The name Tony reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Backer?
The surname Backer originates from English. Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847–1907), Norwegian pianist and composer Augustin de Backer (1809–1873), Roman Catholic bibliographer Brad Backer (born 1956), Australian rugby league footballer Brian Backer (born 1956), American actor Cornelis Andries Backer (1874–1963), Dutch botanist Deborah Backer (1959–2014), Guyanese politician Harriet Backer (1845–1932), Norwegian painter Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1609–1651), Dutch painter Lars Backer (1892–1930), Norwegian architect Marijn Backer (born 1956), Dutch author Par Backer (born 1982), Swedish ice hockey player P. A.
How common is the surname Backer?
The surname Backer is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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