Declining since 2008, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Danthony since 1970
Babies named Danthony per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 584 |
| 2010s | 395 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Danthony entered the U.S. naming record in 1970, making it a relatively modern addition. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, but has since been on a steady decline. By 2025, it ranked 6,143th with about 1 in every 122,005 boys given the name. Unlike many traditional names, Danthony has no strong ties to any particular region or state and appears sporadically across the country. Its blend of Dan and Anthony reflects a broader trend of creating hybrid names from established favorites, though its overall rarity suggests it remains a distinctive choice.
Danthony is a modern coinage, typically formed by blending the name Dan (a short form of Daniel) with Anthony. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and saw peak usage in 2008, reflecting a trend of combining familiar names into distinctive new creations. Its usage has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Danny
Sibling names for Danthony
Names that share Danthony's style, for a brother or sister.
