Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Anthoney since 1905
Babies named Anthoney per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anthoney's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 286 |
| 1960s | 467 |
| 1970s | 456 |
| 1980s | 421 |
| 1990s | 433 |
| 2000s | 341 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Anthoney is a variant spelling of Anthony that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1905, its peak year. Since 1988, its popularity has been falling, never returning to the top 1000. The spelling likely arose from an attempt to phoneticize the 'th' sound, though it never gained wide acceptance. The name remains a rare choice, with no states recording it frequently enough for top-state lists.
Anthoney is a spelling variant of Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. The meaning of Antonius is uncertain, though folk etymology has linked it to the Greek 'anthos' (flower) or Latin 'antius' (priceless). The 'h' in Anthoney likely emerged under the influence of the Greek 'anthos' or as a hypercorrection. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century, with this particular spelling being uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Ant, Andy
Sibling names for Anthoney
Names that share Anthoney's style, for a brother or sister.
