Antony
Boy name · #1623 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Antony? In official American birth records, Antony has been tracked continuously since 1900, giving it 125 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 104 baby boys were named Antony, placing it at #1623 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1381, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,308 boys born in 2025 was named Antony.
The 125-year story
Antony first appears in the Social Security records in 1900, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 266 boys were named Antony — good for #804 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. 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.
Babies named Antony per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Antony against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Antony in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Antony is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Antony will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Antony is most common
Geography matters for names, and Antony is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Antony is most common in NY (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Antony is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Antony
Statistically, parents drawn to Antony tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rony, Adolfo, Jonny, Andreas, and Manny.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Antony | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1621 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1776 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1508 |
| 2022 | 119 | #1516 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1964 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1962 |
| 2019 | 94 | #1691 |
| 2018 | 83 | #1823 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1644 |
| 2016 | 110 | #1522 |
| 2015 | 125 | #1381 |
| 2014 | 118 | #1422 |
| 2013 | 169 | #1096 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1167 |
| 2011 | 147 | #1198 |
| 2010 | 209 | #956 |
| 2009 | 199 | #991 |
| 2008 | 231 | #899 |
| 2007 | 266 | #804 |
| 2006 | 248 | #819 |
| 2005 | 248 | #784 |
| 2004 | 238 | #764 |
| 2003 | 248 | #734 |
| 2002 | 220 | #784 |
| 2001 | 226 | #759 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Antony?
In official American birth records, the name Antony first appeared in 1900 (over 125 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Antony a popular boy name?
Antony ranked #1623 among boys in 2025 with 104 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1381.
When was the name Antony most popular?
Antony peaked in 2007, when 266 American boys received the name (ranked #804 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Antony?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,308 newborn American boys was named Antony. 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.