How Many People Are Named Antony?
Complete statistics for the name Antony: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Antony, a very rare male name, stands out with just 1 in 34,820 Americans bearing it. That's around 9,477 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Antony are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success, suggesting that people named Antony might thrive in leadership roles.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 10,597 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Antony Through the Generations
Antony has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 2007 with 266 births. Today, it's considered a newer-generation name, with 4,660 of its bearers under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Antony is 38, indicating a younger demographic compared to many other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Antony
Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a Roman gens or clan that famously included Mark Antony. The ultimate etymology of the name is unknown. Its popularity as a given name is largely due to the fame of Anthony the Great, an Egyptian hermit and saint who is often regarded as the first Christian monk. The later saint Anthony of Padua also contributed to its diffusion.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Antony's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Antony
How Many People Have the Name Antony?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,272 people in the United States currently share the name Antony. That works out to roughly 1 in every 145,884 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Antony a Common or Rare Name?
Antony 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 Antony in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Antony Most Popular?
The name Antony reached peak popularity in 2007, with 266 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Antony?
Approximately 2,272 people named Antony live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,272. That works out to roughly 1 in 145,884 Americans.
Is Antony a rare name?
Antony is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 145,884 Americans has this name.
What does the name Antony mean?
The meaning and origin of Antony are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Antony more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Antony are male and 0% are female.
When was Antony most popular?
Antony peaked in 2007 with 266 births that year. Current trend: 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.