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Why parents love Anthony- Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra is one of history's greatest stories.
- Saint Anthony helps you find lost things — the most useful saint.
- Anthony Bourdain explored the world through food.
- Three syllables with a strong, warm sound: AN-thoh-nee.
- Tony is one of the most universally cool nicknames.
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The vibe of Anthony
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Origin & history of Anthony
Latin Antonius (Roman family name, possibly meaning priceless)
→ English Anthony
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Latin roots
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, possibly meaning priceless. Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) was Julius Caesar's ally and Cleopatra's lover — their story is one of history's greatest romances and tragedies. Saint Anthony of Padua (1195–1231) is the patron saint of lost things. Anthony Bourdain (1956–2018) transformed food television into art. Susan B. Anthony fought for women's suffrage. The name has been in or near the US top 20 for decades.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Rome — Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony, 83–30 BC); multiple saints named Anthony.
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Today
Anthony remains a beloved choice, ranking #38 in the US. 1,489,090 babies have been named Anthony since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Anthony?
1990
peak year
Anthony hit its high-water mark in 1990, when it became one of the country's most popular names — #15 nationally, with 25,087 babies given the name that year. It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has settled at in the top fifty (#38) today, averaging about 7,828 new babies per year. Anthony has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 1,489,090 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
25,087
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #15)
(ranked #15)
7,828
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
78,280
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
1,489,090
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Anthony7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Anthony's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating through food, love, and speeches. People named Anthony tend to be passionate, charismatic, and drawn to experiences that connect people.
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Passionate connector✦
Communicates through experience◈
Roman fire◎
Finds what's lost♡
World-traveller soulA1
N5
T2
H8
O6
N5
Y7
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Anthony🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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