Anton
Pronunciation: [ ANT-awn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 21 babies have been named Anton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,438 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,438
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Anton
Anton is a girl name .
Is Anton a boy or girl name? Anton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,438 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,480. Anton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Anton is currently ranked #16,438 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anton include Ant, Any, Anie, and Antkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anton include Antonella, Antonia, Antonela, Antoinette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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