Danthony
Danthony is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Dan ('God is my judge') and Anthony ('highly praiseworthy' or 'priceless').
Origin and history
Danthony is a modern American created name formed by blending the given names Dan and Anthony or adding an initial 'D' sound to Anthony. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States over recent decades. The name carries over the meanings of its well-established component roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,626 babies in the United States have been named Danthony since 1880. It ranks #3138 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.2 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- GA (8.3 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 584 |
| 2010-2019 | 395 |
| 2020-2029 | 127 |
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Tony
Fun facts
- Danthony emerged in the late 20th century during a trend of blending established names like Dan and Anthony.
- More than 1,600 boys in the United States have received the name Danthony since 1880.