Anton
Peaked at #171 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Anton has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Anton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6117
in 1973
Last ranked
#7792
in 1986
Years tracked
3
1973–1986
Trend
Falling
Anton was already at its most popular for girls in 1973 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #6117), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Anton hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1986, when it stood at #7792.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #7,792 | 8 |
| 1983 | #10,366 | 5 |
| 1973 | #6,117 | 8 |
Anton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#171
in 1880
Current rank
#1477
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Anton was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #171), with 77 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #893 (2014) to #1477 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Anton ranks #1477 nationally for boys, with 122 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,477 | 122 |
| 2023 | #1,465 | 123 |
| 2022 | #1,394 | 133 |
| 2021 | #1,198 | 162 |
| 2020 | #1,240 | 150 |
| 2019 | #1,131 | 172 |
| 2018 | #1,095 | 179 |
| 2017 | #987 | 207 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Anton most popular?
Anton was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #171 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Anton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Anton?
At least 23,804 babies have been recorded with the name Anton in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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