Anthon
boy nameAnthon entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2606 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2606
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3753 |
| 1920s | #3476 |
| 1940s | #3161 |
| 1950s | #3429 |
| 1960s | #3274 |
| 1970s | #4047 |
| 1980s | #5265 |
| 1990s | #6857 |
| 2000s | #8600 |
| 2010s | #10688 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Anthon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Anthon alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Anthon in 2025?
- Anthon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Anthon most popular?
- Anthon peaked in 1973, reaching #2606 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Anthon with classmates?
- Anthon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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