Anton
5 countries#1388 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Anton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
23,936 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1388 · peaked in 1915 with 357 births
Most common in: Illinois, New York, California, Wisconsin, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,990 births recorded 1925–2022 · currently #367 · peaked in 2016 with 277 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,160 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 2002 with 111 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,723 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #761 · peaked in 2003 with 95 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
315 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1991 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
122 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Anton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #718 | — |
| 2007 | #844 | ↓126 |
| 2008 | #840 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #973 | ↓133 |
| 2010 | #1012 | ↓39 |
| 2011 | #1008 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #979 | ↑29 |
| 2013 | #1020 | ↓41 |
| 2014 | #893 | ↑127 |
| 2015 | #966 | ↓73 |
| 2016 | #993 | ↓27 |
| 2017 | #987 | ↑6 |
| 2018 | #1094 | ↓107 |
| 2019 | #1132 | ↓38 |
| 2020 | #1240 | ↓108 |
| 2021 | #1198 | ↑42 |
| 2022 | #1393 | ↓195 |
| 2023 | #1465 | ↓72 |
| 2024 | #1481 | ↓16 |
| 2025 | #1388 | ↑93 |
Frequently asked questions about Anton
Is Anton a popular name?
Yes — Anton currently ranks #1388 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Anton more common for boys or girls?
Anton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Anton most popular?
Anton peaked in 1915 in United States, with 357 recorded births that year.
Is Anton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Anton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #171 in 1880 to #1388 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Anton?
At least 31,086 babies have been recorded with the name Anton across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Anton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Anton appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Anton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Anton include Vernon, Amar, Graysen, Lyric.
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