Antroy
Antroy is a masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antroy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antroy today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antroy births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antroy. 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 Antroy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,887
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Antroy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antroy 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 Antroy 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 Antroy
The name Antroy has its linguistic origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek words "antron," meaning "cave," and "tropos," meaning "way" or "manner."
This combination suggests that the name Antroy may have originally been associated with individuals who lived in caves or followed a particular way of life related to cave-dwelling. The name's earliest known references appear in historical records from the Greek city-states, where it was used as a personal name during the Classical period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Antroy was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. While little is known about his life and works, he is mentioned in passing by the famous scholar Aristotle in his writings on ethics and virtue.
In the 2nd century CE, a renowned Greek mathematician named Antroy is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry. His work on the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals was highly influential and formed the basis for many subsequent advancements in the subject.
During the Byzantine era, an Antroy is recorded as a high-ranking military commander who played a pivotal role in the defense of Constantinople against the Avars in the late 6th century. His strategic leadership during this siege was widely celebrated and helped secure the city's safety.
In the 9th century, an Antroy was a prominent figure in the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revitalization in Western Europe. This individual was a scholar and renowned calligrapher, responsible for the creation of numerous beautifully illuminated manuscripts that showcased his exceptional artistic skills.
Finally, in the 12th century, an Antroy was a renowned architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several magnificent cathedrals and castles across Europe. His innovative designs and structural techniques were highly influential and helped pave the way for the development of Gothic architecture.
While the name Antroy may not be widely used today, its rich historical legacy spans centuries and reflects the diverse contributions of individuals who bore this name across various fields, from philosophy and mathematics to warfare and architecture.
People
Antroy + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antroy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antroy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antroy 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 Antroy a common name?
We classify Antroy 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 Antroy most popular?
The single biggest year for Antroy was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antroy is about 46 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 Antroy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antroy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antroy 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 Antroy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antroy 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 Antroy 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 Antroy as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Antroy, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.