Anthony
Anthony is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or from the Roman gens Antonius.
Origin and history
Anthony is derived from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, which is likely of Etruscan origin. It has been a consistently popular masculine name in the United States for over a century, associated with historic figures and Christian saints like Saint Anthony of Padua. Today, it remains a enduring classic in American name style.
Popularity in the United States
1,488,042 babies in the United States have been named Anthony since 1880. It ranks #14 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #46.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.2 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,611 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,453 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,043 |
| 1910-1920 | 35,627 |
| 1920-1930 | 50,054 |
| 1930-1940 | 42,546 |
| 1940-1950 | 64,825 |
| 1950-1960 | 136,647 |
| 1960-1970 | 203,159 |
| 1970-1980 | 174,873 |
| 1980-1990 | 211,861 |
| 1990-2000 | 216,231 |
| 2000-2010 | 191,928 |
| 2010-2019 | 112,151 |
| 2020-2029 | 39,033 |
Famous people named Anthony
- Anthony Hopkins: Actor
- Anthony Davis: Athlete
- Anthony Fauci: Physician, Immunologist
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, TJ
Fun facts
- The name comes from Antonius, a prominent Roman family name held by figures such as Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony).
- Devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua helped spread the name widely throughout medieval Europe.
- Anthony has ranked as the 14th most popular male given name in published U.S. birth data since 1880.