Anthym
A feminine name with romantic connotations, from the Greek word "anthos" meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Anthym. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Anthym today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anthym births was 2021 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anthym. 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 Anthym. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2021
11 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,264
Tracked since 2021
Gender
Gender distribution for Anthym
Anthym is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Anthym as a male name
- Ranked #12,264 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Anthym as a female name
- Ranked #13,628 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Popularity
Anthym: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anthym 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 Anthym during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anthym
The name Anthym is derived from the Greek word "anthos," which means "flower." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was initially used as a name for both males and females. The name is believed to have emerged during the Classical period, around the 5th century BCE.
In ancient Greek mythology, Anthym was sometimes associated with the goddess of flowers, Chloris. This connection likely stems from the name's floral connotations and its representation of nature's beauty and renewal.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anthym can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned an individual with this name in his writings from the 5th century BCE. However, the details surrounding this person's life and significance are limited.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anthym. One such figure was Anthym of Antioch, a Christian saint and martyr who lived in the 4th century CE. He was known for his unwavering faith and ultimately sacrificed his life for his beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire.
Another prominent figure with the name Anthym was Anthym the Iberian, a 6th-century Georgian monk and theologian. He played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in Georgia and is revered as one of the founding fathers of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
In the 9th century, Anthym of Constantinople was a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian. He served as the Patriarch of Constantinople and was instrumental in the development of the Byzantine liturgy and religious practices.
During the Renaissance period, Anthym Grünpeck (1455-1532) was a German humanist scholar and historian. He wrote extensively on the history of Bavaria and was known for his contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the time.
In the 19th century, Anthym Musar (1824-1893) was a prominent Lebanese philosopher, poet, and writer. He is considered a pioneer of the Nahda, the Arab literary and cultural revival movement, and his works played a significant role in shaping modern Arabic literature.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and cultures, exemplify the enduring presence of the name Anthym throughout the ages. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural contexts, leaving an indelible mark on various societies and traditions.
People
Anthym + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anthym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anthym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anthym 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Anthym a common name?
We classify Anthym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anthym most popular?
The single biggest year for Anthym was 2021, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anthym is about 5 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 Anthym in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anthym a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Anthym 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 Anthym still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anthym 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 Anthym 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 have the name Anthym?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Anthym on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.