Anthony is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3372 in 2001 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 67 births ranking #2060. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 45,014 girls born was named Anthony. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.