Will my child share the name Anthea with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Anthea per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anthea in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anthea becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anthea is declining: down 968 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,168 in 1996.

Is Anthea a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anthea is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anthea a popular baby name in the United States?

Anthea does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anthea is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anthea in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anthea

Anthea is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 988 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1168 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anthea is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anthea in their class.