Paulanthony
A compound masculine given name combining "Paul" and "Anthony", Latin origins meaning "small" and "priceless one".
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Paulanthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Paulanthony today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paulanthony births was 1989 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paulanthony. 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
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
1989
13 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,523
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Paulanthony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paulanthony from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 51 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
Paulanthony 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 Paulanthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paulanthonys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Paulanthony
The name Paulanthony is a creative combination of the masculine names Paul and Anthony, both of which have rich historical origins and meanings.
The name Paul traces its roots to the Latin name Paulus, which was a Roman family name derived from the word "paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It was borne by the influential apostle Paul, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The name gained widespread popularity among early Christian communities and has endured throughout the centuries.
Anthony, on the other hand, originates from the Roman family name Antonius. It is derived from the Latin word "anthon," meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." The name rose to prominence with the Roman general and statesman Mark Antony, a key figure in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire.
While Paulanthony is a relatively modern combination, it draws upon the rich historical legacies of its component names. Some notable individuals who bore these names include Saint Paul the Apostle (c. 5 - c. 67 AD), who was instrumental in spreading Christianity; Mark Antony (83 BC - 30 BC), the Roman politician and military leader; and Saint Anthony the Great (c. 251 - 356 AD), an influential Christian monk and founder of monasticism.
Other historical figures with these names include Paul the Deacon (c. 720 - 799 AD), a Benedictine monk and historian; Anthony of Padua (1195 - 1231 AD), a renowned Franciscan friar and Catholic preacher; and Paul Revere (1735 - 1818 AD), an American patriot known for his legendary midnight ride during the American Revolution.
The combination of Paul and Anthony into Paulanthony is a unique blend that carries the weight of centuries of history and religious significance. While its precise origin remains unclear, it serves as a testament to the enduring influence of these ancient names and their ability to inspire creative amalgamations in modern times.
People
Paulanthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paulanthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paulanthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paulanthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paulanthony 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 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Paulanthony a common name?
We classify Paulanthony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paulanthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Paulanthony was 1989, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paulanthony 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 Paulanthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paulanthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paulanthony 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 Paulanthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paulanthony 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 Paulanthony 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 Paulanthony?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Paulanthony at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.