What does the name Anthony mean?

The name Anthony means "From a Roman family".

What is the origin of the name Anthony?

Anthony is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Anthony?

In 2023, 6,326 babies were named Anthony in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Anthony a boy's name?

Yes, Anthony is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Anthony

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Births Last Year: 6,326 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,472,879

Peak Year: 1990

Anthony is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. It is believed to be of Etruscan origin, meaning "priceless" or "inestimable."

Notable Namesakes

Anthony Hopkins - Actor, known for "The Silence of the Lambs."
Anthony Bourdain - Chef, author, and TV personality.
Anthony Joshua - Boxer, former heavyweight world champion.
Anthony Fauci - Immunologist, leading figure in COVID-19 response.
Anthony Kiedis - Lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Anthony Mackie - Actor, known for Marvel's "The Falcon."
Anthony Weiner - Former U.S. Congressman involved in scandals.
Anthony Rizzo - Baseball player, World Series champion with Cubs.
Anthony Anderson - Actor, known for "Black-ish" and "Kangaroo Jack."
Anthony Quinn - Actor, won two Academy Awards.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Anthony

Matthew Noah Ethan Daniel Aiden Kevin Jacob Alexander

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Anthony

Arya Juliana Sophia Alexandra Emilia Anaya Serena Julianna

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Anthony

Antione Antoine Antoinette Anton Antone Antonella Antonette Antonia

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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