Anthony is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #44 in 2024 with 6,326 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 20,507 births ranking #19. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 69.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 271 boys born was named Anthony. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Anthony comes from the ancient Roman family name Antonius. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but the name's long history and familiar sound have kept it popular for centuries.
The name spread widely through Christian tradition, especially because of Saint Anthony of Egypt and Saint Anthony of Padua. It later became a regular classic across English, Italian, Spanish, and many other languages.