Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Anfernee since 1992
Babies named Anfernee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,033 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Anfernee emerged in U.S. birth records in 1992, a modern coinage likely inspired by names like Anthony but with a distinctive spelling. Its trajectory reached a peak in 1996, the same year its most famous bearer, NBA player Anfernee Hardaway, was at the height of his career. Since that peak, usage has fallen steadily, and the name has never placed among the top 1000. It was given to fewer than 1 in every million boys in its best year, making it a rare choice. The name remains almost exclusively male, with no recorded top states of usage. Its creation aligns with late-20th-century trends of inventive spellings and syllable additions.
Anfernee first appeared in the United States in 1992, possibly as a respelling or elaboration of Anthony. The name gained modest attention, particularly due to NBA player Anfernee Hardaway (later known as Penny Hardaway), born in 1971. Its peak usage occurred in 1996, after which its popularity steadily declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anf, Fernee, Nee
Sibling names for Anfernee
Names that share Anfernee's style, for a brother or sister.
