Anton
Boy name · #1388 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Anton? In official American birth records, Anton has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Anton ranks #1388 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 132 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #966, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 13,636 boys born in 2025 was named Anton.
Babies named Anton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Anton first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 77 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1915, when 357 boys were named Anton — good for #252 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Anton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Anton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Anton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Anton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Anton is most common
State-level data for Anton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Anton
Statistically, parents drawn to Anton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Milton, Alton, Elton, Gaston, and Walton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Anton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 132 | #1388 |
| 2024 | 122 | #1481 |
| 2023 | 123 | #1465 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1393 |
| 2021 | 162 | #1198 |
| 2020 | 150 | #1240 |
| 2019 | 172 | #1132 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1094 |
| 2017 | 207 | #987 |
| 2016 | 205 | #993 |
| 2015 | 214 | #966 |
| 2014 | 241 | #893 |
| 2013 | 191 | #1020 |
| 2012 | 204 | #979 |
| 2011 | 192 | #1008 |
| 2010 | 193 | #1012 |
| 2009 | 205 | #973 |
| 2008 | 259 | #840 |
| 2007 | 252 | #844 |
| 2006 | 301 | #718 |
| 2005 | 268 | #749 |
| 2004 | 244 | #754 |
| 2003 | 252 | #726 |
| 2002 | 290 | #651 |
| 2001 | 258 | #696 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Anton?
In official American birth records, the name Anton first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 77 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Anton a popular boy name?
Anton ranked #1388 among boys in 2025 with 132 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #966.
When was the name Anton most popular?
Anton peaked in 1915, when 357 American boys received the name (ranked #252 that year). Since 1915 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Anton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 13,636 newborn American boys was named Anton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.