Total births
173
Boys' name · since 1986
Anthonyjames
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 173 babies named Anthonyjames, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10208
- among boys today
- 173
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Anthonyjames currently ranks #10208 among boys' names in America, with 173 babies recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anthonyjames has been recorded 173 times among boys since 1986, currently ranked #10208 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2024.
- #10208 among boys today
- 173 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Anthonyjames is currently the #10208 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 173 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10208
- among boys today
- 173
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Anthonyjames vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10208
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Anthonyjames was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
11 babies were named Anthonyjames in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Anthonyjames compares
173 36th percentile among 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
Anthonyjames's all-time total is 53% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anthonyjames | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 173 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 11 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anthonyjames's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anthonyjames splits its recorded history at 2004: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anthonyjames at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#10,208
Active since
1986
Anthonyjames popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2024
- Peak year (2001)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Anthonyjames by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anthonyjames's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Anthonyjames births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
62 births
- 2010s
2010s
32 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 62 births (36% of all-time use).
Anthonyjames by state
Where Anthonyjames concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 6.9% |
California share of Anthonyjames's total US births 6.9%
12 of 173 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anthonyjames? ▼
Anthonyjames has been given to 173 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10208 as of the latest data. 11 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Anthonyjames most popular? ▼
Anthonyjames was most popular in the 2000s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Anthonyjames most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anthonyjames are California (12 births).
How long has the name Anthonyjames been used? ▼
Records for Anthonyjames go back to 1986, giving 39 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Anthonyjames? ▼
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 Anthonyjames's data
- Anthonyjames's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (62 total births) through the 2020s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Anthonyjamess (12 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 Anthonyjames
Nearby Names Like Anthonyjames
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anthonyjames
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Anton Boy
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Antwan Boy
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Compare Anthonyjames side by side: Anthonyjames vs Anthony Anthonyjames vs Antonio Anthonyjames 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, 1986–2024 (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. "Anthonyjames: #10208 Boys' Name - 173 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anthonyjames. 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 Anthonyjames 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.