Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Anthony.
National Rank (2025)
#46
All-Time Peak Rank
#7 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
1,488,042
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Anthony Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Anthony
According to SSA data, Anthony achieved its highest historical rank of #7 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 25,088 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 44.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Anthony scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-44.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record25,088Births in 1990
Years in Top 100
144yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,611
1890s:2,453
1900s:5,043
1910s:35,627
1920s:50,054
1930s:42,546
1940s:64,825
1950s:136,647
1960s:203,159
1970s:174,873
1980s:211,861
1990s:216,231
2000s:191,928
2010s:112,151
2020s:39,033
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAnt-ho-ny
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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