Anton
Anton is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy; derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
Origin and history
Anton is the German, Scandinavian, Slavic, and Russian form of the Latin name Antonius. It has been used steadily in the United States since at least the late 19th century as a classic European alternative to Anthony. Today it remains a modest but well-known masculine choice in America.
Popularity in the United States
23,915 babies in the United States have been named Anton since 1880. It ranks #762 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1175.
States where it is most popular
- IL (14.9 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- WI (7.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 674 |
| 1890-1900 | 589 |
| 1900-1910 | 537 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,486 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,049 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,258 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,127 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,284 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,536 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,089 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,367 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,519 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,580 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,998 |
| 2020-2029 | 822 |
Famous people named Anton
- Anton Chekhov: Playwright, Writer
- Anton Yelchin: Actor
- Anton Bruckner: Composer, Organist
Nicknames
Tony, Ant
Fun facts
- Anton originates from the ancient Roman gentile name Antonius, borne by Marc Antony.
- Famous playwright Anton Chekhov helped popularized the name internationally through classical Russian literature.