The nameAnthony
Anthony is a boy's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Antonius. The name of Saint Anthony of Padua, it is popular in many languages.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain, probably Etruscan, origin. The link with the Greek anthos, "flower", is a later folk reading, which explains the "h" in the English spelling.
Origin
Latin. The name was carried by Mark Antony, then by two great saints: Anthony the Great, father of monks in Egypt, and Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things.
History
Anthony became very popular in the United States in the 20th century, entering the top 10 in 2003. Tony is its usual short form, Antoine, Antonio and Anton its forms in other languages.
Anthony in other languages
Anthony is the English form of the Roman Antonius. It is Antoine in French, Anton in German and Russian, Antonio in Italian and Spanish, António in Portuguese, Antoni in Catalan and Polish, and Antal in Hungarian.
Nicknames for Anthony
The most common nicknames for Anthony: Tony and Ant.
Did you know?
- In 2021 Anthony Hopkins became, at 83, the oldest winner of the Oscar for Best Actor, for The Father.
- He had already won it for The Silence of the Lambs, with only about sixteen minutes on screen.
Famous people named Anthony
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- Anthony Hopkins, actor
- Anthony Joshua, boxer
- Tony Blair, Prime Minister
Popularity of the name Anthony
Anthony in the United States
Anthony was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 216,982 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Anthony. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Anthony in the United States were born before 1981, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 6,607 births a year on average, against 9,048 in the five years before.
Anthony in the United Kingdom
Anthony was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 5,819 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Anthony. Half of all babies named Anthony in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 289 births a year on average, against 414 in the five years before.
Anthony in Ireland
Anthony in France
Anthony in Belgium
Anthony in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Anthony
Names from the same generation as Anthony, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain, probably Etruscan, origin. The link with the Greek anthos, "flower", is a later folk reading, which explains the "h" in the English spelling.
What is the origin of the name Anthony?
Latin. The name was carried by Mark Antony, then by two great saints: Anthony the Great, father of monks in Egypt, and Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things.
Is Anthony a girl's or a boy's name?
Anthony is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Anthony?
In 2024, Anthony was the 44th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,326 births.
What are the variants of the name Anthony?
Variants and related names of Anthony include Antoine and Tony.
What are good sibling names for Anthony?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emily, Natalie, Julia and Madison for a sister, Christian, Victor, Nathan and David for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Anthony?
The most common nicknames for Anthony are Tony and Ant.
Who are famous people named Anthony?
Saint Anthony of Padua; Anthony Hopkins, actor; Anthony Joshua, boxer; Tony Blair, Prime Minister.