boy's name
Antony
AN-tuh-nee (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 33,436
Antony is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 104 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Antony is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 1988, when 525 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Antony Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 385 |
| 1910s | 280 |
| 1920s | 290 |
| 1930s | 235 |
| 1940s | 180 |
| 1950s | 150 |
| 1960s | 785 |
| 1970s | 3,835 |
| 1980s | 4,805 |
| 1990s | 3,805 |
| 2000s | 2,185 |
| 2010s | 600 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 70 |
How Popular Is Antony?
In 2025, Antony was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Antony Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Antony
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Antony Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Antony over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Antony
- English AN-tuh-nee
- French ahn-toh-NEE
Antony in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Antony
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Antony — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Antony
How popular is the name Antony?
In 2025, Antony was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Antony a girl's or a boy's name?
Antony is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Antony?
Antony has 3 syllables.
When was Antony most popular?
Antony peaked in 1988, when 525 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Antony a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Antony currently ranks #1,132 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.