Anthony
Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, with uncertain etymology possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'. The name gained widespread use through Saint Anthony of Egypt, a 3rd-century Christian monk, and Saint Anthony of Padua, making it a timeless classic across many cultures.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,824. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 14,290
- 2012: 13,228
- 2013: 12,295
- 2014: 11,613
- 2015: 10,664
- 2016: 9,900
- 2017: 8,877
- 2018: 8,048
- 2019: 7,725
- 2020: 7,037
- 2021: 6,792
- 2022: 6,607
- 2023: 6,277
- 2024: 6,353
- 2025: 5,967
- 2026 (projected): 5,824
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Popular across many cultures with various spellings (Antonio, Antoine, Anton)
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Professional-sounding for all ages while offering friendly nicknames
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
1,488,042
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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