Anthony Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anthony is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anthony?
Anthony is spelled A-N-T-H-O-N-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Anthony at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Anthony may derive from the Roman family name Antonius, which has an uncertain meaning but is sometimes associated with the notion of being…
- Origin
- Anthony is commonly associated with the Roman family name Antonius and has been used in various European cultures.
- Pronunciation
- AN-thuh-nee · 3 syllables
Anthony Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#46
Recorded Births5,967
- Girls usage rose 855 places to #9,457 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #46 and recorded 386 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Anthony Mean?
Anthony may derive from the Roman family name Antonius, which has an uncertain meaning but is sometimes associated with the notion of being priceless or of inestimable worth.
Origin: Anthony is commonly associated with the Roman family name Antonius and has been used in various European cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Anthony?
PronunciationAN-thuh-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Anthony?
- History
- Anthony has historical usage dating back to Roman times and has appeared in Christian contexts, notably associated with Saint Anthony. Specific origin details remain uncertain.
Anthony Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,967 | #46 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,353 | #44 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,277 | #46 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6,607 | #44 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6,792 | #43 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7,037 | #41 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7,725 | #38 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8,048 | #38 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,877 | #33 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9,900 | #30 |
| 2015 | Girls | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10,664 | #25 |
| 2014 | Girls | 18 | #6,713 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11,613 | #21 |
| 2013 | Girls | 15 | #7,748 |
When Was Anthony Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
25,088 recorded births
National rank #15
1991 · Boys
24,447 recorded births
National rank #18
1989 · Boys
24,423 recorded births
National rank #16
1988 · Boys
23,644 recorded births
National rank #18
Where Anthony Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #11 | 327 |
| RI | #14 | 32 |
| DE | #15 | 28 |
| CT | #16 | 102 |
| MA | #20 | 195 |
| DC | #25 | 22 |
| NV | #29 | 65 |
| FL | #32 | 460 |