The nameAnton
Anton is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic form of Anthony.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Anton comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin.
History
In the United States Anton was most used in the late 19th century. In England and Wales it reached 298th in 2002.
Did you know?
- Anton Chekhov was a doctor. "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress", he wrote.
Famous people named Anton
- Anton Chekhov, writer
- Anton Bruckner, composer
- Anton Yelchin, actor
Popularity of the name Anton
Anton in the United States
Anton was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 2,580 births over the decade, 11% of all recorded babies named Anton. Half of all babies named Anton in the United States were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 138 births a year on average, against 195 in the five years before.
Anton in the United Kingdom
Anton was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 942 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Anton. Half of all babies named Anton in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
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Sibling names for Anton
Names from the same generation as Anton, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anton mean?
Anton comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Anton?
Latin.
Is Anton a girl's or a boy's name?
Anton is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Anton?
In 2024, Anton was the 1485th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 122 births.
What are good sibling names for Anton?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Constance, Adrienne, Silvia and Nathalie for a sister, Markus, Quentin, Jermaine and Maurice for a brother.
Who are famous people named Anton?
Anton Chekhov, writer; Anton Bruckner, composer; Anton Yelchin, actor.