Total births
162
Boys' name · since 1980
Janthony
Janthony has 162 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 162
- total births
- 1980–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Janthony sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 162 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Janthony recorded 162 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2021.
- 162 total births
- 1980–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 boys have been named Janthony since 1980, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 162
- total births
- 1980–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Janthony was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
13 babies were named Janthony in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Janthony's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janthony's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janthony at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Janthony popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2021
- Peak year (2008)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Janthony by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Janthony's strongest decade.
83 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Janthony births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 83 births (51% of all-time use).
Janthony by state
Where Janthony concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 3.7% |
Texas share of Janthony's total US births 3.7%
6 of 162 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janthony? ▼
162 babies have been named Janthony since 1980. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2008 with 13 births.
When was Janthony most popular? ▼
Janthony was most popular in the 2010s decade with 83 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Janthony most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janthony are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Janthony been used? ▼
Janthony has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 42 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Janthony? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jan, Jansen, Janet, Janson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Janthony's data
- Janthony's decade-level peak was the 2010s (83 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Janthonys (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Janthony
Nearby Names Like Janthony
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janthony
Jan Boy
#2191 22,403 births
Jansen Boy
#2850 2,124 births
Janet Boy
1,515 births
Janson Boy
#4740 1,170 births
Jancarlos Boy
#7436 1,161 births
Compare Janthony side by side: Janthony vs Jan Janthony vs Jansen Janthony vs Janet
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1980–2021 (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. "Janthony: Baby Name Since 1980 - 162 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janthony. 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 Janthony 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 July 2026.