How Many People Are Named Anthea?
Complete statistics for the name Anthea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Anthea is a very rare female name, with only 786 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 419,645 Americans. It's a modern, newer-generation name that peaked in popularity in 1990 with 20 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 830 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Anthea Through the Generations
Anthea has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent decades, with its peak occurring in 1990 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, there are 786 people named Anthea living in the United States, with an average age of 38 years old. The distribution of ages among those named Anthea is fairly even, with 36% under 30, 48% between 30 and 60, and 16% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Anthea
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Anthea's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Anthea
How Many People Have the Name Anthea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 786 people in the United States currently share the name Anthea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 419,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Anthea a Common or Rare Name?
Anthea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Anthea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Anthea Most Popular?
The name Anthea reached peak popularity in 1990, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Anthea?
Approximately 786 people named Anthea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 830. That works out to roughly 1 in 419,645 Americans.
Is Anthea a rare name?
Anthea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 419,645 Americans has this name.
What does the name Anthea mean?
The meaning and origin of Anthea are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Anthea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anthea are male and 100% are female.
When was Anthea most popular?
Anthea peaked in 1990 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.