Anthony Boy

Popularity: #46 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-thuh-nee /ˈænθəni/

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: 'priceless'; Greek: 'invaluable'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anthony has its roots in the Latin name "Antonius," which is believed to derive from the Etruscan language, although its exact meaning remains uncertain. The name was popularized in the Roman world, particularly through the figure of Marcus Antonius, known in English as Mark Antony, a prominent Roman general and politician during the late Roman Republic.

The name entered the English language through the Latin form, becoming established in various forms across Europe, including "Antoine" in French and "Antonio" in Italian, before settling into its current form in English by the Middle Ages. One significant historical milestone for the name Anthony is its association with Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 13th century.

He was canonized in 1232 and became one of the most popular saints in Christianity, particularly revered for his ability to perform miracles. His feast day, celebrated on June 13, further contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts.

The name was also popularized in England by the Normans after the Conquest in the 11th century, leading to its widespread use in medieval society. Culturally, the name Anthony has been associated with various symbolic meanings, including valor and nobility, reflecting the characteristics of its historical bearers.

The name has also been linked to themes of protection and guidance, particularly through the veneration of Saint Anthony. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Tony" have emerged, although they are more modern adaptations.

Overall, the name Anthony has maintained a significant presence in various cultures, often embodying qualities of strength and leadership, which have allowed it to endure through centuries.

Famous people named Anthony

In this section, you will find notable people named Anthony. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anthony who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Anthony who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Anthony Hopkins is an actor best known for The Silence of the Lambs, The Father, and The Remains of the Day.

Anthony Bourdain was a chef and author best known for Kitchen Confidential, Parts Unknown, and No Reservations.

Anthony Mackie is an actor best known for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, 8 Mile, and The Hurt Locker.

Anthony Joshua is a professional boxer best known for being a two-time unified heavyweight champion.

Anthony Daniels is an actor best known for portraying C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise.

Anthony Rapp is an actor and singer best known for Rent, A Beautiful Mind, and Star Trek: Discovery.

Anthony Head is an actor best known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the series Merlin.

Anthony LaPaglia is an actor best known for his role in Without a Trace and the film Lantana.

Anthony Quinn was an actor and writer best known for Zorba the Greek, The Guns of Navarone, and Viva Zapata!

Anthony Michael Hall is an actor best known for The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science.

Anthony Jeselnik is a comedian and writer best known for his stand-up specials and The Jeselnik Offensive.

Anthony Browne is an author and illustrator best known for children's books like Gorilla and Willy the Wimp.

Anthony Goldbloom is a data scientist and entrepreneur best known for founding Kaggle, a platform for data science competitions.

Anthony Scaramucci is a businessman best known for his brief tenure as White House Communications Director.

Fictional characters named Anthony

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Anthony Stark is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is a genius billionaire and the superhero known as Iron Man.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Anthony, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anthony. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AntonioAntonyAldenAlvinArcherAshtonAveryAugustAiden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anthony was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Anthony has ranked as high as #21 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Anthony has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anthony is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anthony was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anthony.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,977 5,967 10
2024 6,353 6,353 0
2023 6,286 6,277 9
2022 6,614 6,607 7
2021 6,797 6,792 5
2020 7,046 7,037 9
2019 7,731 7,725 6
2018 8,053 8,048 5
2017 8,886 8,877 9
2016 9,911 9,900 11
2015 10,677 10,664 13
2014 11,631 11,613 18
2013 12,310 12,295 15
2012 13,243 13,228 15
2011 14,314 14,290 24
2010 15,538 15,511 27
2009 16,353 16,327 26
2008 18,445 18,417 28
2007 19,669 19,639 30
2006 19,439 19,413 26
2005 19,414 19,387 27
2004 19,669 19,613 56
2003 20,187 20,149 38
2002 19,635 19,590 45
2001 19,777 19,737 40
2000 19,708 19,656 52
1999 19,527 19,472 55
1998 19,685 19,634 51
1997 20,075 20,034 41
1996 20,575 20,508 67
1995 20,569 20,482 87
1994 21,694 21,604 90
1993 21,882 21,788 94
1992 23,255 23,174 81
1991 24,534 24,447 87
1990 25,188 25,088 100
1989 24,547 24,423 124
1988 23,822 23,644 178
1987 23,340 23,127 213
1986 22,154 21,956 198
1985 22,303 22,104 199
1984 21,114 20,956 158
1983 19,994 19,830 164
1982 19,783 19,648 135
1981 18,701 18,569 132
1980 17,765 17,604 161
1979 17,667 17,513 154
1978 16,958 16,808 150
1977 16,950 16,804 146
1976 16,741 16,601 140
1975 16,625 16,489 136
1974 16,517 16,391 126
1973 16,559 16,414 145
1972 17,588 17,454 134
1971 19,360 19,223 137
1970 21,319 21,176 143
1969 21,062 20,904 158
1968 20,368 20,231 137
1967 21,044 20,887 157
1966 20,796 20,624 172
1965 20,437 20,326 111
1964 20,247 20,126 121
1963 20,361 20,250 111
1962 20,207 20,103 104
1961 20,331 20,209 122
1960 19,596 19,499 97
1959 18,054 17,972 82
1958 17,512 17,430 82
1957 17,123 17,057 66
1956 15,632 15,565 67
1955 14,227 14,170 57
1954 13,182 13,124 58
1953 11,728 11,693 35
1952 11,230 11,188 42
1951 9,869 9,836 33
1950 8,635 8,612 23
1949 8,472 8,452 20
1948 7,901 7,878 23
1947 8,037 8,014 23
1946 6,796 6,771 25
1945 5,696 5,686 10
1944 5,618 5,604 14
1943 6,224 6,202 22
1942 6,233 6,210 23
1941 5,258 5,239 19
1940 4,788 4,769 19
1939 4,637 4,610 27
1938 4,705 4,689 16
1937 4,363 4,339 24
1936 3,994 3,978 16
1935 3,934 3,909 25
1934 3,857 3,840 17
1933 4,000 3,974 26
1932 4,257 4,223 34
1931 4,349 4,310 39
1930 4,704 4,674 30
1929 4,782 4,733 49
1928 4,750 4,719 31
1927 4,948 4,917 31
1926 5,092 5,058 34
1925 5,066 5,041 25
1924 5,211 5,191 20
1923 5,147 5,121 26
1922 5,115 5,091 24
1921 5,262 5,239 23
1920 4,976 4,944 32
1919 4,761 4,737 24
1918 5,187 5,168 19
1917 5,046 5,027 19
1916 4,765 4,749 16
1915 4,746 4,722 24
1914 3,709 3,695 14
1913 2,789 2,781 8
1912 2,488 2,480 8
1911 1,295 1,288 7
1910 986 980 6
1909 758 758 0
1908 690 690 0
1907 593 593 0
1906 542 542 0
1905 490 490 0
1904 422 422 0
1903 399 399 0
1902 420 420 0
1901 328 323 5
1900 406 406 0
1899 291 291 0
1898 325 325 0
1897 249 249 0
1896 281 276 5
1895 221 221 0
1894 257 257 0
1893 220 220 0
1892 255 255 0
1891 170 170 0
1890 189 189 0
1889 219 219 0
1888 193 193 0
1887 153 153 0
1886 174 174 0
1885 153 153 0
1884 179 179 0
1883 143 143 0
1882 139 139 0
1881 128 128 0
1880 130 130 0

Top States for Anthony (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 898
14%
TX 730
12%
FL 523
8%
NY 483
8%
NJ 333
5%
PA 243
4%
IL 233
4%
NC 184
3%
MA 181
3%
GA 174
3%
AZ 157
2%
OH 157
2%
MI 149
2%
VA 129
2%
TN 123
2%
MD 117
2%
WA 116
2%
IN 109
2%
CT 95
2%
CO 90
1%
WI 82
1%
NV 74
1%
LA 72
1%
SC 70
1%
MO 70
1%
AL 66
1%
MN 65
1%
KY 61
1%
OK 49
1%
UT 49
1%
OR 43
1%
IA 39
1%
KS 39
1%
NE 38
1%
MS 38
1%
AR 37
1%
NM 29
0%
RI 24
0%
NH 24
0%
DE 22
0%
DC 20
0%
ID 15
0%
WV 15
0%
SD 14
0%
MT 11
0%
AK 10
0%
ME 8
0%
HI 6
0%
VT 5
0%