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Anthony

“Uncertain; most likely Etruscan, possibly from Ani, god of the sky” — Latin (Roman family name Antonius) origin

Boy's name · #46 in the US (2025) · 80s

Anthony has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #7 (2007) · 1,488,042 babies named Anthony all-time · 1 in 290 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: #89 in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 50 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Anthonys

• Anthony Hopkins — Welsh–American actor and director (born 1937)
• Anthony Eden — British soldier, diplomat and politician (1897–1977)
• Anthony Bourdain — American chef and television personality (1956-2018)
• Anthony van Dyck — Flemish Baroque artist (1599–1641)
• Anthony Albanese — 31st prime minister of Australia

In stories & tradition

• Anthony (Iron Man) — Tales of Suspense · Avengers
• Anthony (Edward Cullen) — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 · The Twilight Saga
• Anthony (Tony Stark) — Spider-Man: Homecoming · Avengers: Infinity War

What Anthonys become

Among 6,108 notable people named Anthony:

Athletes appear 1.61× more often than among typical names — e.g. Anthony Martial, French footballer (born 1995).

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