Anthory
Of Greek origin meaning "flower" or "blossoming into manhood".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anthory. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anthory today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anthory births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anthory. 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 Anthory. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,261
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Anthory: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anthory 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 Anthory during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anthory
The name Anthory is an anglicized variation of the ancient Greek name Anthonius. It derives from the Greek word "anthos," meaning "flower," and was initially used as a surname in ancient Rome. The name likely originated during the classical era, though the exact origins are unclear.
Anthory was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it gained some prominence during the late Roman Empire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Anthory of Lebadeia, a Greek philosopher and sophist who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was known for his lectures on Platonic philosophy and his writings on the nature of the soul.
In the 5th century, there was Anthory of Seleucia, a Christian bishop and theologian who played a key role in the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. He was a staunch defender of the orthodox Christian doctrine and wrote extensively on the nature of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Anthory was occasionally used, but it remained relatively rare. One notable figure was Anthory Studites, a 9th-century monk and scholar who was a leading figure in the Byzantine Renaissance. He was known for his writings on theology, philosophy, and liturgy, as well as his efforts to reform monastic life.
In the Middle Ages, the name Anthory appeared sporadically in various parts of Europe, often in its Latinized form Antonius. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Anthory of Padua, a 13th-century Franciscan friar and preacher who was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was renowned for his powerful sermons and is the patron saint of lost things.
Another notable figure was Anthory Beccadelli, an Italian humanist and poet who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the Renaissance court of Naples and was known for his Latin poetry and his work as a diplomat and statesman.
While the name Anthory has never been particularly common, it has left a lasting impact on history through the contributions of these individuals and others who have borne this moniker. Despite its ancient roots and occasional appearances throughout the centuries, it remains a relatively rare and unique name in modern times.
People
Anthory + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anthory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anthory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anthory 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anthory a common name?
We classify Anthory as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Anthory most popular?
The single biggest year for Anthory was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anthory is about 48 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 Anthory in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anthory a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anthory 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 Anthory still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anthory 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 Anthory 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 Anthory?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Anthory at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.