Anthon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Anthon

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1973

14 babies

All-time total

406

#8,940 all-time among boys

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Anthon popularity over time

406 babies have been named Anthon since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	23	2	–	#3,412
1920s	29	3	+26%	#2,914
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	12	1	–	#3,123
1950s	12	1	0%	#3,185
1960s	45	5	+275%	#2,795
1970s	85	9	+89%	#2,610
1980s	52	5	-39%	#3,980
1990s	71	7	+37%	#4,016
2000s	46	5	-35%	#6,114
2010s	25	3	-46%	#8,854
2020s (to 2025)	6	1	-60%	#10,912

The story of Anthon

Anthon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 406 American babies have been named Anthon. Its peak came in 1973, when 14 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anthon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Anthon?

The median living Anthon is about 38 years old; half are between 26 and 52. An estimated 300 people named Anthon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Anthon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	6	#10,912
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	5	#12,390
2016	–	–
2015	7	#9,638
2014	–	–
2013	5	#12,276
2012	–	–
2011	–	–
2010	8	#8,854
2009	6	#11,088
2008	–	–
2007	–	–
2006	–	–
2005	7	#9,189
2004	6	#10,029
2003	9	#7,275
2002	11	#6,114
2001	–	–
2000	7	#8,252
1995	6	#7,845
1990	7	#6,444
1985	–	–
1980	7	#4,962
1975	11	#3,259
1970	10	#3,078
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	5	#3,709
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Anthon

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Anthon van Rappard Dutch painter and draughtsman (1858–1892) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Anthon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Anthon?

The median living Anthon is about 38 years old. Half of all living Anthons are between 26 and 52 years old.

How many people named Anthon are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Anthon are alive in the United States, based on 406 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Anthon mean?

A male given name from German.

How popular is the name Anthon in 2025?

Anthon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Anthon?

406 babies have been named Anthon in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Anthon most popular?

Anthon peaked in 1973, when 14 newborns received the name.

Is Anthon a boy or girl name?

Anthon is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Anthon rising or falling?

Anthon is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Anthon?

Well-known people named Anthon include Anthon van Rappard (painter).

Names like Anthon

Names that sound and feel close to Anthon: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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