Total births
569
Boys' name · since 1978
Michaelanthony
Michaelanthony has 569 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12744
- among boys today
- 569
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Michaelanthony currently ranks #12744 among boys' names in America, with 569 babies recorded since 1978.
Michaelanthony has 569 recorded births among boys since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12744 as of the latest data, more common than 11% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2024.
- #12744 among boys today
- 569 born since 1978
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Michaelanthony is currently the #12744 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 569 born since 1978, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12744
- among boys today
- 569
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Michaelanthony vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12744
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Michaelanthony was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
25 babies were named Michaelanthony in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Michaelanthony compares
569 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Michaelanthony's all-time total is 55% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Michaelanthony | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 569 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Michaelanthony's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Michaelanthony's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Michaelanthony at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#12,744
Active since
1978
Michaelanthony popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2024
- Peak year (1996)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Michaelanthony by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Michaelanthony's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Michaelanthony births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
223 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s 81
2010s
81 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 223 births (39% of all-time use).
How Michaelanthony 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 Michaelanthony's total volume
Michaelanthony vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Michaelanthony by state
Where Michaelanthony concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 143 | 25.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Michaelanthony's total US births 25.1%
Even split
143 of 569 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Michaelanthony? ▼
Michaelanthony has been given to 569 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12744 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Michaelanthony most popular? ▼
Michaelanthony was most popular in the 1990s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Michaelanthony most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Michaelanthony are California (143 births), Texas (14 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Michaelanthony been used? ▼
Michaelanthony has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 47 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Michaelanthony? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michael, Micheal, Micah, Mickey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Michaelanthony's data
- Michaelanthony's decade-level peak was the 1990s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Michaelanthonys (143 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 Michaelanthony
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Michaelanthony
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Micah Boy
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Mickey Boy
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Michel Boy
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Compare Michaelanthony side by side: Michaelanthony vs Michael Michaelanthony vs Micheal Michaelanthony vs Micah
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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, 1978–2024 (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. "Michaelanthony: #12744 Boys' Name - 569 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/michaelanthony. 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 Michaelanthony 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.