Anthon
Pronunciation: [ ANTH-uhn ]
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Anthon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 342 babies have been named Anthon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anthon is past its peak , currently ranked #20,276 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,276
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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#20,254 in US
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"alder tree dweller"
#20,393 in US
Old French origin
"flower settlement"
#20,140 in US
Spanish Catholic origin
"Our Lady of the Pillar (Marian title)"
#20,097 in US
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#20,216 in US
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#20,323 in US
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About the Name Anthon
Anthon is a boy name .
Anthon is currently ranked #20,276 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anthon include Ant, Anth, Anthy, Anthie, Any, Anie, and Antkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anthon include Anthony . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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