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.
- #14,243 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 162
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak 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.
- #14,243 of 45,481 all-time among boys
- 162 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janthony ranks #14,243 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 162 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #14,243 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 162
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
Janthony's 162 recorded births place it above 68.62% of the 45,481 boys names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 1 jurisdictions, led by Texas.
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 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
2010s is the heaviest window (83 births, 51% of the file).
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% |
6 of 162 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janthony? ▼
Where does Janthony sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Janthony most popular? ▼
Where is Janthony most popular? ▼
How long has the name Janthony been used? ▼
What names are similar to Janthony? ▼
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
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
Compare Janthony side by side: Janthony vs Jan Janthony vs Jansen Janthony vs Janet
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Janthony: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~2008)
Similar record span (~41 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 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).
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 August 2026.