Anthony
Anthony: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænθəni/ · /ˈæntəni/
Meaning and origin of Anthony
- A male given name from Latin, in regular use since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)). The Roman clan name is of uncertain etymology, but is not Greek or Hebrew; most likely of Etruscan origin, possibly derived from Ani, the Etruscan god of the sky. Doublet of Antoine.
How popular is Anthony?
Since 1880, 7,114 girls and 1,488,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Anthony (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #748 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #7 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #46 for boys, with 5,977 babies given the name.
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Anthony FAQ
What does the name Anthony mean?
A male given name from Latin, in regular use since the Middle Ages. From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)). The Roman clan name is of uncertain etymology, but is not Greek or Hebrew; most likely of Etruscan origin, possibly derived from Ani, the Etruscan god of the sky. Doublet of Antoine.
What is the origin of the name Anthony?
Anthony is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Anthony?
Since 1880, 7,114 girls and 1,488,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Anthony (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #748 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #7 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #46 for boys, with 5,977 babies given the name.
Is Anthony a boy or girl name?
Anthony is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 7,114 girls and 1,488,042 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.