Anthony

Boys

Best rank #10 (2008) · ranked in 18 years

First charting in 2008, Anthony peaked at #10 in 2008.

It eased from #10 in 2008 to #79 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Anthony sits at #79.

In 2008, 18,445 babies were given the name Anthony.

Anthony was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025795,977
  2. 2024676,353
  3. 2023666,286
  4. 2022636,614
  5. 2021646,797
  6. 2020607,046
  7. 2019567,731
  8. 2018548,053
  9. 2017478,886
  10. 2016449,911
  11. 20153610,677
  12. 20143011,631
  13. 20132712,310
  14. 20122113,243
  15. 20111614,314
  16. 20101415,538
  17. 20091516,353
  18. 20081018,445

Similar names

If Anthony is on your shortlist, Ava, Alexander, Amelia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Where Anthony is most popular

In 2025, Anthony was recorded in 49 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 5,959 births nationwide.

The largest share came from California at 819 births, 13.7% of the national total, where it ranked #55 that year.

By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 38.1% of Anthony births, against 22.1% Northeast, 16.0% Midwest, 23.8% West.

State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: Anthony placed as high as #17 in New Jersey and as low as #563 in West Virginia.

The 2 jurisdictions without a figure are not zeros. SSA withholds any name with fewer than 5 occurrences in a given state and year to protect privacy.

Top states, 2025

  1. 1California819 · #55 there
  2. 2Texas702 · #62 there
  3. 3Florida460 · #48 there
  4. 4New York391 · #50 there
  5. 5New Jersey327 · #17 there

Share by census region

  • Northeast22.1%
  • Midwest16.0%
  • South38.1%
  • West23.8%

Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthony a popular name?
Anthony reached a best rank of #10 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Anthony rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Anthony ranks #79.
Is Anthony a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Anthony most popular?
Anthony peaked around 2008.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)