Total births
947
Boys' name · since 1964
Anthoni
Anthoni has 947 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6915
- among boys today
- 947
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Anthoni is the #6915 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 947 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Anthoni recorded 947 times among boys since 1964, holding rank #6915 nationally today, ahead of 52% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #6915 among boys today
- 947 born since 1964
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anthoni is currently the #6915 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 947 born since 1964, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6915
- among boys today
- 947
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Anthoni vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6915
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Anthoni was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
46 babies were named Anthoni in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Anthoni compares
947 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Anthoni's all-time total is 158% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anthoni | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 947 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anthoni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anthoni's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anthoni at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,915
Active since
1964
Anthoni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Anthoni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anthoni's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Anthoni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 95
1980s
95 births
- 1990s
1990s
219 births
- 2000s
2000s
364 births
- 2010s
2010s
190 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 364 births (38% of all-time use).
How Anthoni compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Anthoni's total volume
Anthoni vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Anthoni by state
Where Anthoni concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 66 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Anthoni's total US births 7.0%
Even split
66 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anthoni? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 947 babies named Anthoni. Today it holds rank #6915 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 46 births.
When was Anthoni most popular? ▼
Anthoni was most popular in the 2000s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Anthoni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anthoni are California (66 births), Texas (17 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Anthoni been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Anthoni since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Anthoni? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anthony, Antonio, Antoine, Anton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anthoni's data
- Anthoni's decade-level peak was the 2000s (364 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anthonis (66 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anthoni
Nearby Names Like Anthoni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anthoni
Anthony Boy
#44 1,488,042 births
Antonio Boy
#180 262,995 births
Antoine Boy
#1599 27,288 births
Anton Boy
#1481 23,915 births
Antwan Boy
#2539 12,517 births
Compare Anthoni side by side: Anthoni vs Anthony Anthoni vs Antonio Anthoni vs Antoine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anthoni: #6915 Boys' Name - 947 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anthoni. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anthoni draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.