Anteria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "first" or "leading".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Anteria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anteria today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anteria births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anteria. 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 Anteria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2003 SSA rank
#12,536
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Anteria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anteria from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Anteria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anteria 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 Anteria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anteria
The name Anteria is a unique and intriguing name with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. Its origins are believed to lie in the Greek language, where it is thought to be derived from the word "anteros," meaning "mutual love" or "love for love."
In Greek mythology, Anteros was the god of reciprocated love, often depicted as the counterpart to Eros, the god of love. This connection to the concept of mutual affection and devotion has contributed to the name's enduring appeal throughout the ages.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Anteria can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his work "The Symposium," Plato mentions Anteros as a figure who represents the idea of love being reciprocated and returned in equal measure.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th centuries, the name Anteria gained popularity among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. Several notable individuals from this period bore the name, including Anteria of Constantinople, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century.
As the centuries passed, the name Anteria continued to be used, albeit infrequently, across various cultures and regions. One notable bearer of the name was Anteria Visconti, an Italian noblewoman from the powerful Visconti family, who lived in the 14th century.
In the 16th century, Anteria Baiardi, an Italian poet and writer, gained recognition for her literary works and her patronage of the arts. Her contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time have helped to preserve the name's legacy.
Another noteworthy figure was Anteria Maria de Jesús Crescencia Rodríguez, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her spiritual writings and her dedication to religious life, further adding to the name's rich history.
While the name Anteria has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its unique sound and meaningful origins have continued to captivate individuals across generations. Its association with the concept of mutual love and devotion has contributed to its enduring charm and appeal.
People
Anteria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anteria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anteria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anteria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anteria 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Anteria a common name?
We classify Anteria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anteria most popular?
The single biggest year for Anteria was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anteria is about 30 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 Anteria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anteria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anteria in the SSA data are female. 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 Anteria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anteria 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 Anteria 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 many people are called Anteria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.