Anterious
Of Latin origin, meaning "preceding" or "coming before".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Anterious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anterious today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anterious births was 1999 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anterious. 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 Anterious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1999
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#7,921
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Anterious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anterious 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 Anterious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anterious
The given name Anterious is of Latin origin, with its roots traced back to ancient Rome. The name is derived from the Latin word "ante," meaning "before" or "in front of." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who was a leader or at the forefront of a particular endeavor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anterious can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Roman soldier bearing this name in his historical accounts. However, details about this individual are scarce, and it is uncertain whether Livy was referring to an actual person or using the name as an example.
During the Middle Ages, the name Anterious appeared in various monastic records and chronicles, often associated with monks or scholars. One notable figure from this period was Anterious of Auxerre, a French monk and writer who lived in the 9th century. He is best known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work on religious commentaries.
In the Renaissance era, the name Anterious gained some prominence among Italian humanists and scholars. One such individual was Anterious Vespucci, a 15th-century Italian cartographer and explorer who was distantly related to the renowned navigator Amerigo Vespucci. Anterious Vespucci is credited with creating several important maps and navigation charts that aided in the exploration of the New World.
Another historical figure bearing the name Anterious was Anterious Galatino, an Italian Renaissance scholar and philosopher who lived in the early 16th century. He was known for his work on reconciling different religious traditions and his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue.
In more recent times, the name Anterious has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have carried it. One such person was Anterious Buitrago, a 19th-century Colombian poet and writer who was celebrated for his lyrical works and contributions to the country's literary culture.
It is worth noting that while the name Anterious has a rich historical background, its usage has been relatively rare throughout the centuries. As a result, records and information about individuals bearing this name can be scarce, particularly in ancient times.
People
Anterious + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anterious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anterious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anterious 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Anterious a common name?
We classify Anterious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anterious most popular?
The single biggest year for Anterious was 1999, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anterious is about 27 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 Anterious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anterious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anterious 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 Anterious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anterious 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 Anterious 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 named Anterious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.