Anteo
Of Latin origin, meaning "rival" or "formidable opponent".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Anteo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anteo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anteo births was 1927 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anteo. 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 Anteo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1927
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,231
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Anteo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anteo 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 Anteo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anteo
The name Anteo is of Greek origin, derived from the word "anthos," meaning flower. It is believed to have first emerged in ancient Greece, where it was likely used as a name for children born during the spring or associated with the beauty and renewal of flowers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anteo can be found in ancient Greek mythology. Anteos was the name of a giant who fought against the gods during the Gigantomachy, a mythological battle between the Olympian gods and the Giants. While the giant Anteos ultimately perished in this conflict, his name lived on as a symbol of strength and resilience.
During the Byzantine era, the name Anteo gained popularity among Greek-speaking Christians. It is believed that some early Christians may have chosen this name for their children as a way to honor the beauty and renewal associated with the name's floral origins while also embracing its connection to ancient Greek culture.
One notable figure from history who bore the name Anteo was Anteo of Crete, a 7th-century Byzantine monk and scholar. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy, as well as his work in preserving and copying important manuscripts.
Another significant individual with the name Anteo was Anteo Salviati, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1510. Salviati was renowned for his frescoes and altarpieces, many of which can still be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Anteo Zamboni, an Italian engineer and inventor born in 1836, made a lasting impact with his creation of the first motorized street sweeper. Zamboni's innovative machine revolutionized the way cities maintained their roads and paved the way for more efficient street cleaning methods.
During the 20th century, the name Anteo experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region. One notable figure from this time was Anteo Poseluzzi, an Italian artist and sculptor born in 1915. Poseluzzi's works, which often featured floral and natural themes, earned him widespread acclaim and can be found in various museums and galleries around the world.
While the name Anteo may not be as commonly used today as it once was, its rich history and connections to ancient Greek culture, mythology, and the beauty of nature have ensured that it remains a beloved and meaningful name for many families.
People
Anteo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anteo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anteo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anteo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anteo 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 - US residents.
Is Anteo a common name?
We classify Anteo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anteo most popular?
The single biggest year for Anteo was 1927, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anteo is about 0 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 Anteo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anteo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anteo 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 Anteo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anteo 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 Anteo 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 Anteo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Anteo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.