Holding steady.
Popularity of Antion since 1968
Babies named Antion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antion is a rare English variant of Anthony, a name with ancient Latin roots. First recorded in 1968, it saw its peak year in 1973 but has never entered the U.S. top 1000, staying in near obscurity. The trajectory has been stable over time, never experiencing a surge. As a modern respelling, it reflects the creative spelling trend of the late 20th century but remains uncommon, with few bearers in any given year.
Antion is a rare variant of Anthony, which comes from the Latin Antonius. The root may be Etruscan, but its meaning is debated. In English, it emerged as an alternate spelling, especially in the mid-20th century, but never gained widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Tony, Tone
Sibling names for Antion
Names that share Antion's style, for a brother or sister.
