Markanthony
Combination of the masculine names Mark and Anthony, meaning "warlike" and "priceless one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,738 living Americans carry the first name Markanthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markanthony today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markanthony births was 1997 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markanthony. 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
1.7K
~ 1 in 197,212 Americans
Peak year
1997
97 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,803
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Markanthony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markanthony from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 688 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markanthony 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 Markanthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Markanthonys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Hawaii recorded the most babies named Markanthony, while Florida, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 137 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Markanthony
The name Markanthony is a unique combination of two distinct names, Mark and Anthony, both of which have rich historical roots. The name Mark has its origins in the ancient Roman name Marcus, which was derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. This name was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and was borne by several notable figures, including the famous Roman general and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC).
The name Anthony, on the other hand, has its roots in the Latin name Antonius, which was a Roman family name. It gained widespread popularity due to the renowned Roman general and politician Mark Antony (83-30 BC), who was a close ally of Julius Caesar and later formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus. Mark Antony played a pivotal role in the Roman civil wars and was known for his romantic relationship with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
While the combination of these two names, Markanthony, is relatively uncommon, it has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markanthony can be found in the 16th century, when Markanthony de Dominis (1560-1624), a Croatian Catholic archbishop and philosopher, made significant contributions to the fields of physics and astronomy.
Another notable figure with the name Markanthony was Markanthony Musgrave (1690-1764), an English antiquary and topographer who wrote extensively on the history and antiquities of various English counties. His work, "Antiquitates Britonno-Belgicae," published in 1719, is considered a significant contribution to the study of Roman Britain.
In the 18th century, Markanthony Vien (1716-1809) was a French painter and a prominent figure in the Neoclassical movement. His works, such as "The Parting of Hector and Andromache" and "The Sleeping Hermit," are celebrated for their classical themes and attention to detail.
Moving into the 19th century, Markanthony Froidefond des Farges (1807-1868) was a French writer and poet who contributed to the Romantic literary movement in France. His poems and novels often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In more recent times, Markanthony Igiraneza (1985-present) is a Rwandan former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Africa and Europe, including Rayon Sports FC in Rwanda and KV Kortrijk in Belgium.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the unique name Markanthony throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective disciplines and cultures.
People
Markanthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markanthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Markanthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markanthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,738 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markanthony 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 197,212 US residents.
Is Markanthony a common name?
We classify Markanthony as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,784 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markanthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Markanthony was 1997, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markanthony is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markanthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markanthony 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.
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.