Janthony
Combination of the names Jan and Anthony, implying noble, priceless, and praiseworthy.
Name Census estimates that about 160 living Americans carry the first name Janthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Janthony today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janthony births was 2008 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janthony. 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.
People living today
160
~ 1 in 2,142,215 Americans
Peak year
2008
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,323
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Janthony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janthony from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 83 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janthony 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 Janthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janthonys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Janthony
The given name Janthony is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich tapestry of history and cultural influences woven into its origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of northern Europe, where the prefix "Jan" was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "janaz," meaning "gift" or "blessing." This prefix was often combined with various suffixes to create distinctive names that carried symbolic meanings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janthony can be found in the annals of the Merovingian dynasty, which ruled over the Frankish kingdom from the 5th to the 8th century. During this time, a nobleman named Janthony of Austrasia (567-628) gained prominence for his military exploits and his unwavering loyalty to the Merovingian kings.
In the medieval period, the name Janthony appeared in several religious texts and chronicles, with notable figures such as Janthony the Illuminator (8th century), an Armenian monk renowned for his calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. Another significant bearer of the name was Janthony of Padua (1195-1231), a Franciscan friar and preacher who was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
The Renaissance era saw the emergence of several influential individuals bearing the name Janthony. One such figure was Janthony Ariosto (1474-1533), an Italian poet and playwright who was celebrated for his romantic epics and satirical works. Another notable Janthony was the Dutch cartographer Janthony Ortelius (1527-1598), who is credited with creating one of the first modern atlases, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.
In the realm of arts and literature, the name Janthony has graced the works of several celebrated figures. Janthony van Eyck (1390-1441), a Flemish painter and one of the most influential artists of the Northern Renaissance, is renowned for his pioneering use of oil paints and his masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece. The English playwright Janthony Marston (1576-1634) was a prominent figure in the Jacobean era, known for his satirical plays and collaborations with other literary greats of the time.
Throughout history, the name Janthony has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields. From military leaders and religious figures to artists and scholars, the name Janthony has been a testament to the diverse and rich cultural heritage that has shaped its evolution.
People
Janthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 160 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janthony 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 2,142,215 US residents.
Is Janthony a common name?
We classify Janthony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Janthony was 2008, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janthony is about 16 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 Janthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janthony 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 Janthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janthony 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 Janthony 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 Janthony?
Find out how many people share the name Janthony on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.