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Anthem
Pronounced AN-thum /ˈæn.θəm/High
Meaning: The English word anthem, 'a rousing song of praise, devotion, or celebration' — used as a bold, modern word-name. Uplifting and distinctive.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anthem is a word-name from the English anthem, 'a song of praise or devotion.' It reads confident and current — rare in the U.S., riding the word-name trend (said 'AN-thum').
It appears only recently and rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and uplifting.
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What does the name Anthem mean?
Anthem is the English word for 'a rousing song of praise or celebration,' used as a name.
How do you pronounce Anthem?
It's said AN-thum /ˈæn.θəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Anthem a boy or girl name?
Anthem is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Anthem?
Anthem is a rare, recent name in the U.S.