Antony
Antony is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Antony is a classic male name derived from the ancient Roman family name Antonius. It is a traditional English spelling variant of Anthony and has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States over the decades. The name is well known historically through Classical literature and Shakespearean drama.
Popularity in the United States
10,701 babies in the United States have been named Antony since 1880. It ranks #1153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1363.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.6 %)
- NY (17 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 149 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 171 |
| 1950-1960 | 499 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,151 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,270 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,323 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,660 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,333 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,307 |
| 2020-2029 | 581 |
Famous people named Antony
- Antony Blinken: Diplomat, Government Official
- Antony Sher: Actor, Writer
- Antony Armstrong-Jones: Photographer, Filmmaker
Nicknames
Tony, Ant
Fun facts
- The name is famous in Western literature through Shakespeare's plays 'Julius Caesar' and 'Antony and Cleopatra'.
- While Anthony is the more common U.S. spelling with an added 'h', Antony reflects the original Latin 'Antonius'.