Will my child share the name Anthony with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 228 UK babies named Anthony per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anthony in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anthony becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anthony has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 50 places in the last five years. Its peak was #65 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Anthony popular in the US as well as the UK?

Anthony is more popular in the US (#44) than in the UK (#216). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #216

Anthony

Anthony is a distinctive choice, ranked #216 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anthony in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#216

US Rank #44

About the Name Anthony

Anthony is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 50 places over five years. Its high point was #65 in 1996, and it now sits at #216. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 8 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Anthony is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #44, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.