Anthony
From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)).
Every Anthony since 1880 — 1,495,156 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anthony
Anthony is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #46 in 2025 with 5,967 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,495,156 American babies have been named Anthony. Its peak came in 1990, when 25,188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Anthony stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anthony year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,515 | 5,967 | #46 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6,353 | #44 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,404 | 6,277 | #46 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,360 | 6,607 | #44 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,498 | 6,792 | #43 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,334 | 7,037 | #41 |
| 2019 | 6 | #13,990 | 7,725 | #38 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,926 | 8,048 | #38 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,782 | 8,877 | #33 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,477 | 9,900 | #30 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,505 | 10,664 | #25 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,744 | 11,613 | #21 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,786 | 12,295 | #19 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,848 | 13,228 | #15 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,563 | 14,290 | #11 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,117 | 15,511 | #10 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,395 | 16,327 | #11 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,159 | 18,417 | #7 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,824 | 19,639 | #7 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,248 | 19,413 | #9 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,845 | 19,387 | #8 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,854 | 19,613 | #11 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,669 | 20,149 | #10 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,154 | 19,590 | #12 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,372 | 19,737 | #11 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,782 | 19,656 | #17 |
| 1995 | 87 | #1,685 | 20,482 | #19 |
| 1990 | 100 | #1,533 | 25,088 | #15 |
| 1985 | 199 | #819 | 22,104 | #20 |
| 1980 | 161 | #926 | 17,604 | #24 |
| 1975 | 136 | #932 | 16,489 | #21 |
| 1970 | 143 | #913 | 21,176 | #22 |
| 1965 | 111 | #983 | 20,326 | #22 |
| 1960 | 97 | #1,092 | 19,499 | #25 |
| 1955 | 57 | #1,335 | 14,170 | #31 |
| 1950 | 23 | #2,006 | 8,612 | #36 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,923 | 5,686 | #46 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,847 | 4,769 | #46 |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,484 | 3,909 | #52 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,405 | 4,674 | #44 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,700 | 5,041 | #39 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,409 | 4,944 | #43 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,477 | 4,722 | #36 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,155 | 980 | #37 |
| 1905 | — | — | 490 | #48 |
| 1900 | — | — | 406 | #67 |
| 1895 | — | — | 221 | #86 |
| 1890 | — | — | 189 | #91 |
| 1885 | — | — | 153 | #95 |
| 1880 | — | — | 130 | #103 |
Famous people named Anthony
- Anthony Hopkins Actor · b. 1937
- Anthony of Padua Religious figure · 1195–1231
- Anthony the Great Religious figure · 251–356
- Anthony van Dyck Painter · 1599–1641
- Anthony Quinn Actor · 1915–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anthony mean?
From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)).
How popular is the name Anthony in 2025?
Anthony ranked #46 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,967 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anthony?
1,495,156 babies have been named Anthony in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anthony most popular?
Anthony peaked in 1990, when 25,188 newborns received the name.
Is Anthony a boy or girl name?
Anthony is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anthony rising or falling?
Anthony is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anthony?
Well-known people named Anthony include Anthony Hopkins (actor), Anthony of Padua (religious figure), Anthony the Great (religious figure).