Deanthony
Deanthony is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of 'De-' and Anthony, meaning highly praiseworthy or priceless.
Origin and history
Deanthony is a modern American invented name created by combining the prefix 'De-' with the traditional name Anthony. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as a creative variant of Anthony. The name remains moderately used as a distinct given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,359 babies in the United States have been named Deanthony since 1880. It ranks #2215 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- GA (21.2 %)
- TX (18 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- MI (10.4 %)
- AL (10.3 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 434 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,038 |
| 2000-2010 | 924 |
| 2010-2019 | 658 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Famous people named Deanthony
- De'Anthony Thomas: Football Player
- De'Anthony Melton: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Anthony, Tony, Dean
Fun facts
- Deanthony reflects a late 20th-century American naming trend of adding popular prefixes like 'De-' to established classics.