Antyone
A masculine name possibly derived from the Greek word "antone" meaning "to encounter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antyone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antyone today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antyone births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antyone. 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 Antyone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,429
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Antyone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antyone 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 Antyone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Antyone
The given name Antyone has its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture and language. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "anthos," meaning flower, and "one," meaning being or existence. Thus, the name Antyone can be interpreted as "the one who is a flower" or "the flowering one."
During the classical period of ancient Greece, Antyone was a relatively uncommon name. However, it was mentioned in several Greek mythological tales and literary works. One notable reference is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses, where Antyone was the daughter of the river god Asopus and the mother of the famous hunter Actaeon.
The earliest recorded use of the name Antyone can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Antyone, the wife of the Athenian statesman and general Alcibiades, who lived from around 450 BCE to 404 BCE.
Throughout history, the name Antyone has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 1st century CE, there was Antyone of Tralles, a renowned philosopher and teacher who lived in the city of Tralles, located in modern-day Turkey. She was highly respected for her knowledge and wisdom.
During the Byzantine era, Antyone was the name of a famous poetess who lived in the 10th century CE. Her poetic works were widely acclaimed and influential during her time.
In the 16th century, Antyone Radzi was a Polish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her region. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various educational and charitable initiatives.
Another notable figure with the name Antyone was Antyone Papadopoulou, a Greek actress and theater director who lived from 1903 to 1991. She was a pioneering figure in the Greek theater scene and made significant contributions to the development of modern Greek drama.
While the name Antyone may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and connections to ancient Greek culture and mythology make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Antyone + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antyone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antyone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antyone 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 Antyone a common name?
We classify Antyone 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 Antyone most popular?
The single biggest year for Antyone was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antyone is about 42 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 Antyone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antyone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antyone 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 Antyone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antyone 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 Antyone 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 Americans are named Antyone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.