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Antony
Pronounced AN-tuh-nee /ˈæn.tə.ni/Medium
Meaning: FlowerMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
The name descends from the Roman family name Antonius and reached English in the form Antony before the 'h' was added to make Anthony. Across Europe it took shapes like the Italian Antonio, French Antoine and Spanish Anton. Antony preserves the cleaner, pre-'h' spelling.
It reads as slightly more formal and traditional than Anthony. Nobel physicist Antony Hewish and actor Antony Starr both spell it this way.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Antony Hewish (1924–2021)Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974.
- ★Antony Starr (1975–present)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Antony mean?
Antony is usually explained as meaning 'flower' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Antony?
It's commonly said AN-tuh-nee /ˈæn.tə.ni/.
Is Antony a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Antony is used as a boy name.
How popular is Antony?
In 2024, Antony ranked #1771 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.