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Anthem

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-thəm /ˈæn.θəm/High

Meaning: From the word anthem — from Greek antiphona, 'sounds answering one another'; 'a rousing song of praise, celebration, or devotion'Low

In 30 seconds: A song of praise: Anthem is a word-name — 'a rousing song of celebration'. Bold, uplifting, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the word anthem — from Greek antiphona, 'sounds answering one another'; 'a rousing song of praise, celebration, or devotion'
U.S. rank (2024)#5900 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anthem comes from the word anthem — from Greek antiphona, 'sounds answering one another' (via Old English antefn) — 'a rousing, uplifting song of praise, celebration, or devotion'. A bold, modern word-name evoking music and triumph (nickname Anth).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-song-of-praise at the root, and uplifting.

Did you know? Anthem means 'a rousing song of praise, celebration, or devotion' (from Greek antiphona, 'sounds answering one another') — a bold, uplifting modern word-name (said 'AN-thəm').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — anthem — word origin

Variations

Anthym

Nicknames

Anth

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If you like Anthem…

Anthony— a sound-neighbor Anth- boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anthem mean?

Anthem is a word-name — 'a rousing song of praise or celebration'.

How do you pronounce Anthem?

It's said AN-thəm /ˈæn.θəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anthem a boy or girl name?

Anthem is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Anthem?

Anthem is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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