Tone, of Latin origin, is a gender-neutral given name that means "sound" or "tune." It was initially used as a surname before evolving into a first name in the 20th century. The name Tone is often associated with the musical connotation, suggesting harmony and melody. It has gained popularity as a unisex name in recent years, due to its uniqueness and simplicity. Notable figures with this name include Danish musician Jesper Kyd, who goes by the stage name Jesper 'Tone' Kyd.
The name Tone appears to have experienced some popularity around the mid-90s with a consistent number of births each year from 1993 to 1996. However, it seems that its usage has declined since then as there was only one birth recorded in 2015 and none mentioned for other years after 1998. Overall, Tone has been given to a total of 45 newborns across the specified years.