Anton is a distinctive choice, ranked #857 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anton in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#857
About the Name Anton
Anton has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 230 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #298 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anton
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Anton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 230 places in the last five years. Its peak was #298 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Anton 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.
Notable people named Anton include: Anton Makovich — Anton Vladimirovich Makovich is a Russian former professional football player.; Anton Baron — Anton Baron is a Soviet-born German politician serving as a member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg since 2016.; Anton Ferdinand — Anton Julian Ferdinand is an English former footballer who most recently played for St Mirren as a centre back..
Anton does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Antons in the wild.
37
UK babies named Anton (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 230 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anton
Likely around 1 other Anton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Anton
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Anton Baron is a Soviet-born German politician serving as a member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg since 2016. He has served as group leader of the Alternative for Germany since 2023.
Anton Julian Ferdinand is an English former footballer who most recently played for St Mirren as a centre back. He was a product of the West Ham United academy and has also played for their senior team, Queens Park Rangers, Sunderland, Bursaspor, Antalyaspor and Reading.
Anton Levi Stach is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Leeds United and the Germany national team.
Anton Adriaan Mussert was a Dutch politician who co-founded the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands (NSB) in 1931 and served as its leader until the party was banned in 1945. As such, he was the most prominent Dutch leader of the movement before and during World War II.
Anton Anton is a Romanian engineer and politician. A member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) and previously of the National Liberal Party (PNL), he served as Education Minister in the Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu cabinet in late 2008, and in 2018–2019 served in the Viorica Dăncilă cabinet as Energy Minister.
Anton Prinner was a Hungarian, naturalized French painter, engraver and sculptor. Born Anna Prinner in Budapest, Prinner began using the first name Anton when he moved to France in 1928.
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer. Widely considered one of the greatest writers of all time, his career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics.
Waldemar Anton is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Born in Uzbekistan to Russia German parents, he represents the Germany national team.