Holding steady.
Popularity of Joanthony since 1991
Babies named Joanthony per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Joanthony is a rare modern invented name, a blend of Joe and Anthony. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, during a period when parents increasingly combined familiar names to create new distinctive ones. The name saw its peak usage in 2013, though it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has remained stable over the years, with consistent but very low usage. Joanthony reflects a naming trend that values individuality and personal meaning over tradition, and it appeals to parents who want a name that honors relatives named Joseph and Anthony without repeating them exactly. Due to its rarity, there are no documented top states where the name is particularly popular, and similar blended names like Jayanthony or Johnanthony are also uncommon.
Joanthony is a modern masculine name formed by blending Joe and Anthony. Joe is a short form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'He will add' or 'Jehovah increases.' Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin, often associated with the Latin word 'antius' meaning 'priceless' or 'inestimable.' The combination Joanthony first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, reflecting a trend of creating unique blended names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Sibling names for Joanthony
Names that share Joanthony's style, for a brother or sister.
