Anteaus
A masculine name derived from Greek mythology, meaning "opponent" or "rival".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Anteaus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anteaus today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anteaus births was 1983 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anteaus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anteaus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1983
8 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#4,526
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Anteaus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anteaus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anteaus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anteaus
The name Anteaus is derived from Greek mythology and has its origins in ancient Greece. It is believed to be a variation of the name Antaeus, a legendary giant and wrestler who was invincible as long as he remained in contact with his mother, the earth.
The name Antaeus is derived from the Greek word "anti," meaning "against," and "aio," meaning "to groan or sigh." This suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, resilience, and the ability to withstand challenges.
In Greek mythology, Antaeus was the son of Poseidon and Gaia, the personification of the earth. He was known for his extraordinary strength, which was derived from his mother's domain. Antaeus would challenge all travelers who passed through his territory to wrestle, and he would then kill those he defeated.
The earliest recorded appearance of the name Antaeus is found in the works of ancient Greek writers such as Apollodorus and Lucan, who documented the myth of Hercules' encounter with the giant. According to the legend, Hercules eventually defeated Antaeus by lifting him off the ground, breaking his connection with the earth and his source of power.
Throughout history, the name Anteaus has been relatively uncommon, but there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One example is Anteaus, a 5th-century bishop of Sulci in Sardinia, who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Another historical figure with this name is Anteaus of Athens, a Sophist and rhetorician who lived in the 4th century BC. He was a contemporary of Plato and is mentioned in Plato's dialogue, the Gorgias.
In the 16th century, there was a French theologian and philosopher named Anteaus Eugubinus, who was known for his works on Christian ethics and morality.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian painter named Anteaus Araldi, who was active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes in churches throughout Italy.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was an American politician named Anteaus Robbins, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island from 1825 to 1827.
People
Anteaus + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anteaus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anteaus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anteaus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Anteaus a common name?
We classify Anteaus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anteaus most popular?
The single biggest year for Anteaus was 1983, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anteaus is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anteaus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anteaus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anteaus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anteaus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anteaus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anteaus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Anteaus?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Anteaus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.