The name Ton, of Dutch origin, is derived from the word 'tun', meaning 'thin'. It was traditionally used as a nickname for someone who was tall and thin. Ton is typically considered a male name, but it can also be used for females. In the Netherlands, where it's particularly popular, Ton is often shortened to 'Tone' or 'Toon'. Elsewhere, it may be spelled with an 'h', such as Thornton or Thonen.
The name Ton experienced a lull in popularity from 1980 to 2012, with birth counts varying between 5 and 7 over this period. There were no recorded births for the years 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990 through 2011, indicating that the name was not commonly chosen during these years.