Anthony
How to say it: AN-thuh-nee · /ˈænθəni/
Priceless, of inestimable worth — from the Roman family name Antonius; the precise etymology is debated.
Anthony was the 55th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,967 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #55 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,967 |
| Share of births | 1 in 546 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #447 among boys’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 1980s, Anthony has grown rarer. Now well below that peak, further softening seems likely.
What goes with it
Warmly soft and breathy with a strong presence that travels well and carries a saint's name. Dominic makes a natural companion.
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Nicknames
- Tony
- Ant
Honouring a Anthony in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Anthony is about 1 in 23.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, Russian, Welsh.
In France: #447 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #239. Ireland: #135.
Famous people named Anthony
- Anthony Hopkins (born 1937)Welsh actor
- Anthony Albanese (born 1963)31st prime minister of Australia
- Anthony Eden (1897–1977)British soldier, diplomat and politician
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