Anthony
Anthony is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “priceless, praiseworthy.” It ranked #46 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain but possibly Etruscan origin.
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how do you pronounce Anthony?
AN-thuh-nee
where does the name Anthony come from?
From the Roman family name Antonius, which is of Etruscan rather than Latin origin and has no secure meaning. The h in the English spelling is a later intrusion, added by scholars who wrongly connected it to the Greek anthos, meaning flower — an error that stuck and gave the name its association with praise and worth.
The name has been borne by significant historical figures including Mark Antony, Saint Anthony of Padua, and Saint Anthony the Great, making it one of the most enduring names in Western tradition.
the history of Anthony
Mark Antony carried the family name into history, but its Christian career belongs to St Anthony the Great, the third-century Egyptian hermit regarded as the founder of monasticism. St Anthony of Padua later became the patron invoked for lost objects, which is why the name spread so widely through Catholic Europe and remains especially strong in Italy and Ireland.
how popular is this name?
Anthony has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #7 in 2007, and ranked #46 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #46 |
| 2024 | #44 |
| 2023 | #46 |
| 2022 | #44 |
| 2021 | #43 |
| 2020 | #41 |
| 2019 | #38 |
| 2018 | #38 |
| 2017 | #33 |
| 2016 | #30 |
| 2010 | #10 |
| 2007 | #7 |
| 2000 | #17 |
| 1990 | #15 |
| 1980 | #24 |
| 1970 | #22 |
| 1960 | #25 |
| 1950 | #36 |
| 1940 | #46 |
| 1930 | #44 |
| 1920 | #43 |
| 1910 | #37 |
| 1900 | #67 |
| 1890 | #90 |
| 1880 | #103 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Anthony fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Anthony?
- Anthony Hopkins (actor)
- Mark Antony (Roman general)
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- Anthony Joshua (boxer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Anthony?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Anthony?
what names go well with Anthony?
Sibling names that share Anthony's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Anthony
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony means “priceless, praiseworthy”.
What is the origin of the name Anthony?
Anthony comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Antonio, Antoine, Anton and Antony.
How popular is the name Anthony?
Anthony ranked #46 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2007, at #7, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Anthony a boy or girl name?
Anthony is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Anthony?
Anthony is pronounced AN-thuh-nee, with 3 syllables.
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