Justinanthony
A combination of the masculine names Justin and Anthony of Roman origin meaning "fair" and "priceless".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Justinanthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Justinanthony today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Justinanthony births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Justinanthony. 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 Justinanthony. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,758
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Justinanthony: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Justinanthony 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 Justinanthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Justinanthony
The name Justinanthony is a combination of two distinct given names, Justin and Anthony, both with rich histories and origins.
Justin is derived from the Latin name Justinus, which itself is a derivative of the name Justus, meaning "upright" or "just." The name Justus has its roots in ancient Rome and was often bestowed upon individuals who were known for their righteousness and adherence to moral principles.
Justin was a relatively common name during the Roman era, and it gained popularity among early Christians who associated it with the concept of righteousness and virtue. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Justin was Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher and apologist who lived in the 2nd century AD. He is revered as a saint and is known for his writings defending the Christian faith.
Anthony, on the other hand, finds its origins in the Roman family name Antonius. The name is derived from the Latin word "Anthon," meaning "priceless one" or "incomparable." The Antonius family was a prominent Roman gens (clan) that produced several notable figures, including the famous Roman general and statesman Marcus Antonius, who was part of the Second Triumvirate along with Octavian and Lepidus.
The name Anthony gained widespread popularity among Christians due to its association with Saint Anthony the Great, also known as Anthony of the Desert. Born in 251 AD in Egypt, Saint Anthony is regarded as the founder of Christian monasticism and is celebrated for his ascetic lifestyle and commitment to spiritual devotion.
Combining Justin and Anthony into the unique name Justinanthony appears to be a relatively modern invention, as there are no recorded historical figures bearing this exact name. However, it is possible that the name was created as a blend of the two traditional names, potentially to honor or commemorate individuals named Justin and Anthony within a family or community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the names Justin and Anthony separately. Some examples include:
1. Justin I (c. 450-527), a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 518 to 527 AD.
2. Justin Martyr (c. 100-165), the early Christian apologist and philosopher mentioned earlier.
3. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), a Portuguese Catholic priest and Franciscan friar celebrated for his preaching and miracles.
4. Anthony of Egypt (c. 251-356), also known as Saint Anthony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism.
5. Marcus Antonius (83-30 BC), the Roman general and statesman who was part of the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus.
While the name Justinanthony may not have a long and storied history, it carries the combined weight and significance of the names Justin and Anthony, both of which have played an important role in various cultural and religious contexts throughout the ages.
People
Justinanthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Justinanthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Justinanthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Justinanthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Justinanthony 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 Justinanthony a common name?
We classify Justinanthony 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 Justinanthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Justinanthony was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Justinanthony is about 29 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 Justinanthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Justinanthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Justinanthony 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 Justinanthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Justinanthony 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 Justinanthony 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 common is the name Justinanthony?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.