Anthony
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.
Is Anthony popular?
Declining Anthony is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
| 2020s | 39,033 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 112,151 | |
| 2000s | 191,928 | |
| 1990s | 216,231 | |
| 1980s | 211,861 | |
| 1970s | 174,873 | |
| 1960s | 203,159 | |
| 1950s | 136,647 | |
| 1940s | 64,825 | |
| 1930s | 42,546 | |
| 1920s | 50,054 | |
| 1910s | 35,627 | |
| 1900s | 5,043 | |
| 1890s | 2,453 | |
| 1880s | 1,611 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Anthony mean?
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain — probably Etruscan — origin. The “h” was added later through a mistaken link with the Greek anthos, “flower.” St Anthony of Padua is among its famous bearers.
Nicknames for Anthony
- Tony
- Ant
Variants & spellings
- Antony
- Antonio
- Anton
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anthony a boy or a girl name?
Anthony is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Anthony a popular name right now?
Anthony is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
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.
What are common nicknames for Anthony?
Common nicknames for Anthony include Tony, Ant.