boy name
Anthony
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#46 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Anthony in the US, 1880–2025
Anthony first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1990, when 25,088 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,967.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthony a boy or a girl name?
Anthony is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Anthony?
In 2025, Anthony ranked #46 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Anthony most popular?
Anthony was most popular in 1990, when about 25,088 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.