Anthony
Anthony is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless one, praiseworthy, or of unknown Etruscan origin.
Origin and history
Anthony is derived from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, traditionally interpreted as meaning priceless or praiseworthy. Although predominantly used as a masculine name, official records show thousands of female registerings in the United States since 1880. It carries a classical tone with centuries of global usage across diverse cultures.
Popularity in the United States
7,114 babies in the United States have been named Anthony since 1880. It ranks #2001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- NY (21.2 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 145 |
| 1920-1930 | 295 |
| 1930-1940 | 254 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 545 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,290 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,411 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,662 |
| 1990-2000 | 753 |
| 2000-2010 | 368 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Nicknames
Tony, Toni
Fun facts
- The name originally served as a Roman family name, gens Antonia, famously borne by Mark Antony.
- More than 7,000 female babies in the United States have been named Anthony since official recording began in 1880.