How Many People Are Named Anton?

Complete statistics for the name Anton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anton
Rare
Greek

Anton means 'priceless' and has roots in Greek, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 22,496 Americans bearing it. That's just 14,669 people today, giving it a very unique charm. The majority of people named Anton are over 60, showing its classic, old-school vibe.

~6,550
Living in US
1 in 50,603
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Priceless
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

247,217
Worldwide Bearers
#292
Global Rank
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
22,280
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
22,105
🇸🇮 Slovenia
21,016
🇨🇭 Switzerland
19,227
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
17,065
🇳🇱 Netherlands
16,079
🇸🇪 Sweden
11,743
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10,236
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9,296
🇬🇷 Greece
7,850

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14,649 (100%)
♀ Female
20 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
5,993
Would be under 30 (25%)
6,975
Would be 30–60 (29%)
10,759
Would be over 60 (45%)

All 23,727 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anton Through the Generations

Over the years, Anton has seen its peak in 1915 when 357 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 14,669 people named Anton living in the US. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 45% being over 60, indicating that Anton is more popular among the older crowd.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 2,543
New York 1,932
California 1,757
Wisconsin 1,339
Texas 1,141
Michigan 1,105
Ohio 828
Pennsylvania 770
Minnesota 761
Florida 662

⭐ Famous People Named Anton

Anton is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, and used in various languages. Notable people and characters with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anton's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Anton

How Many People Have the Name Anton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,550 people in the United States currently share the name Anton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,603 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Anton a Common or Rare Name?

Anton is classified as 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.

What Does the Name Anton Mean?

Anton means "priceless" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Anton Most Popular?

The name Anton reached peak popularity in 1915, with 357 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Anton?

Approximately 6,550 people named Anton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,550. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,603 Americans.

Is Anton a rare name?

Anton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,603 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anton mean?

Anton means "priceless" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Anton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Anton are male and 0% are female.

When was Anton most popular?

Anton peaked in 1915 with 357 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,550
All-Time Births6,550
1 in X1 in 50,603
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1915
World Rank#292
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.