Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anthony has its origins in the Latin 'Antonius' and may mean 'priceless'. It evolved through various forms, including Antonius and Antony. The name is historically linked to Saint Anthony of Padua, contributing to its popularity in the Middle Ages. Today, Anthony is perceived as a strong, traditional name, with notable figures such as Anthony Hopkins and Anthony Kiedis bearing the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈænθəni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Anthony is derived from the Latin name 'Antonius', which may have Etruscan origins. The meaning of 'Antonius' is uncertain, but it is often associated with the meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.
Meaning
priceless, of inestimable worth
Language Evolution
Antonius, Antoni, Anthony
Historical Usage
The name Anthony gained popularity due to Saint Anthony of Padua, a 13th-century Portuguese saint, and has been in use since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Antony, Tony, Antoine, Antonio
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Anthony is viewed as a classic name that carries a sense of tradition and strength. It remains a popular choice in many countries.
Famous People
Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Kiedis, Anthony Bourdain, Anthony Joshua
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 25,187 peak births in 1990
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Jersey
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 38th of 7545 | 80,867 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 46th of 6773 | 85,705 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 28th of 7552 | 267,938 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 22nd of 10718 | 295,468 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 18th of 16616 | 351,352 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10th of 24088 | 294,079 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 32nd of 23106 | 102,107 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1841st of 9107 | 365 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1625th of 9204 | 441 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1302nd of 12526 | 1,191 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 908th of 19264 | 2,307 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1220th of 27321 | 2,107 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3895th of 35406 | 581 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10643rd of 30306 | 107 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
4.52% 64th/1416 |
1.02% 14th/1379 |
6.89% 163rd/2366 |
7.97% 91st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
4.85% 75th/1546 |
1.22% 19th/1556 |
5.91% 139th/2353 |
5.24% 81st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
1.66% 37th/2227 |
1.03% 25th/2430 |
1.19% 34th/2853 |
1.19% 33rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.75% 22nd/2937 |
0.55% 19th/3483 |
0.51% 18th/3518 |
0.49% 20th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.54% 20th/3685 |
0.31% 14th/4475 |
0.37% 19th/5194 |
0.17% 11th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.41% 19th/4582 |
0.15% 8th/5164 |
0.26% 19th/7313 |
0.04% 3rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.00% 40th/3984 |
0.40% 18th/4487 |
0.53% 36th/6822 |
0.40% 25th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
57.51% 793rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
51.48% 801st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.91% 1312th/2227 |
42.10% 1023rd/2430 |
47.98% 1369th/2853 |
47.35% 1314th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.19% 916th/2937 |
23.57% 821st/3483 |
30.33% 1067th/3518 |
22.90% 926th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.18% 1149th/3685 |
22.59% 1011th/4475 |
26.28% 1365th/5194 |
17.54% 1108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
57.22% 2955th/5164 |
60.00% 4388th/7313 |
38.15% 2847th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in New Jersey across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 38th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 46th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 28th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 22nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 32nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1841st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1625th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1302nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1220th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3895th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10643rd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.