Is Anton a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Anton is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Anton?

It’s currently ranked #802 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Anton Boy

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-ton / ˈæn.tɒn

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: priceless; Greek: inestimable

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anton has roots in both Latin and Greek, deriving from the name Antonius. It has been used in various cultures throughout history, often associated with nobility and strength. The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to Saint Anthony, a prominent figure in the early church. Over time, it has been adapted into various forms across different languages.

Trend Summary

The name Anton has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in various cultural contexts.

Variants

Antonio
Antoine
Antoni

International Variants

Antonio (Spanish)
Antoine (French)
Antonin (Czech)
Antoni (Polish)

Famous people named Anton

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a renowned Russian playwright and short story writer, known for his contributions to modern literature.

Anton Bruckner was an Austrian composer known for his symphonies and choral music, significantly influencing the late Romantic period.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist recognized as the father of microbiology for his pioneering work with microscopes.

Anton Corbijn is a Dutch photographer and filmmaker, celebrated for his work with famous musicians and his film 'Control'.

Fictional characters named Anton

Anton Chigurh is a character in Cormac McCarthy's novel 'No Country for Old Men', known for his cold demeanor and moral philosophy.

Anton Ego is a character in the animated film 'Ratatouille', serving as a food critic who plays a pivotal role in the story.

Sibling Suggestions

Alexander Julian Maxim Felix Sebastian Victor

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Anton has ranked as high as #510 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Anton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anton (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	16	20%
TX	10	13%
NY	9	11%
FL	9	11%
PA	8	10%
IL	7	9%
OH	6	8%
WA	5	6%
MA	5	6%
MI	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	77
1881	57
1882	64
1883	63
1884	64
1885	74
1886	62
1887	67
1888	72
1889	74
1890	73
1891	51
1892	71
1893	75
1894	64
1895	63
1896	46
1897	43
1898	51
1899	52
1900	58
1901	50
1902	53
1903	56
1904	45
1905	55
1906	44
1907	52
1908	63
1909	61
1910	74
1911	77
1912	159
1913	216
1914	286
1915	357
1916	334
1917	343
1918	314
1919	326
1920	260
1921	261
1922	245
1923	223
1924	202
1925	183
1926	192
1927	165
1928	163
1929	155
1930	145
1931	150
1932	137
1933	140
1934	112
1935	104
1936	107
1937	124
1938	133
1939	106
1940	106
1941	117
1942	106
1943	129
1944	119
1945	113
1946	117
1947	120
1948	92
1949	108
1950	123
1951	123
1952	134
1953	108
1954	121
1955	148
1956	123
1957	136
1958	127
1959	142
1960	152
1961	117
1962	139
1963	158
1964	152
1965	113
1966	125
1967	182
1968	184
1969	213
1970	209
1971	194
1972	212
1973	200
1974	180
1975	236
1976	189
1977	176
1978	190
1979	303
1980	286
1981	234
1982	242
1983	268
1984	227
1985	226
1986	217
1987	216
1988	232
1989	219
1990	277
1991	232
1992	224
1993	195
1994	317
1995	332
1996	217
1997	220
1998	253
1999	252
2000	251
2001	258
2002	290
2003	252
2004	244
2005	268
2006	301
2007	252
2008	259
2009	205
2010	193
2011	192
2012	204
2013	191
2014	241
2015	214
2016	205
2017	207
2018	179
2019	172
2020	150
2021	162
2022	133
2023	123
2024	122