Boy
Anton
priceless, praiseworthy
About Anton
Anton exudes quiet confidence and understated sophistication. This classic name has traversed centuries and continents, proving its enduring appeal across diverse cultures. The name's simplicity is its strength—two syllables that carry weight without pretension. Anton avoids the complications of trendy spellings or unconventional pronunciations, offering instead a straightforward elegance that parents and bearers alike appreciate. Throughout history, Antons have distinguished themselves in literature, music, science, and the arts, creating a legacy of intellectual and creative achievement. The name possesses a certain gravitas that lends itself well to professional contexts while remaining approachable in casual settings. Anton represents a thoughtful choice for parents who value tradition without stuffiness, seeking a name that will age gracefully alongside their son. It's internationally recognized yet never feels overdone, maintaining its classic status without becoming stale or predictable. Anton simply works, in every context and every generation.
Popularity of the Name Anton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #171 | ||||
| 1881 | #197 | ||||
| 1882 | #200 | ||||
| 1883 | #185 | ||||
| 1884 | #206 | ||||
| 1885 | #176 | ||||
| 1886 | #213 | ||||
| 1887 | #185 | ||||
| 1888 | #204 | ||||
| 1889 | #182 | ||||
| 1890 | #183 | ||||
| 1891 | #223 | ||||
| 1892 | #205 | ||||
| 1893 | #193 | ||||
| 1894 | #209 | ||||
| 1895 | #218 | ||||
| 1896 | #265 | ||||
| 1897 | #272 | ||||
| 1898 | #245 | ||||
| 1899 | #231 | ||||
| 1900 | #269 | ||||
| 1901 | #244 | ||||
| 1902 | #254 | ||||
| 1903 | #249 | ||||
| 1904 | #286 | ||||
| 1905 | #266 | ||||
| 1906 | #309 | ||||
| 1907 | #294 | ||||
| 1908 | #269 | ||||
| 1909 | #289 | ||||
| 1910 | #283 | ||||
| 1911 | #305 | ||||
| 1912 | #283 | ||||
| 1913 | #259 | ||||
| 1914 | #255 | ||||
| 1915 | #252 | ||||
| 1916 | #279 | ||||
| 1917 | #277 | ||||
| 1918 | #321 | ||||
| 1919 | #303 | ||||
| 1920 | #372 | ||||
| 1921 | #375 | ||||
| 1922 | #385 | ||||
| 1923 | #399 | ||||
| 1924 | #430 | ||||
| 1925 | #444 | ||||
| 1926 | #436 | ||||
| 1927 | #471 | ||||
| 1928 | #479 | ||||
| 1929 | #472 | ||||
| 1930 | #494 | ||||
| 1931 | #459 | ||||
| 1932 | #490 | ||||
| 1933 | #477 | ||||
| 1934 | #557 | ||||
| 1935 | #566 | ||||
| 1936 | #553 | ||||
| 1937 | #517 | ||||
| 1938 | #506 | ||||
| 1939 | #556 | ||||
| 1940 | #576 | ||||
| 1941 | #553 | ||||
| 1942 | #612 | ||||
| 1943 | #557 | ||||
| 1944 | #554 | ||||
| 1945 | #568 | ||||
| 1946 | #593 | ||||
| 1947 | #624 | ||||
| 1948 | #696 | ||||
| 1949 | #660 | ||||
| 1950 | #620 | ||||
| 1951 | #634 | ||||
| 1952 | #607 | ||||
| 1953 | #685 | ||||
| 1954 | #658 | ||||
| 1955 | #607 | ||||
| 1956 | #678 | ||||
| 1957 | #658 | ||||
| 1958 | #674 | ||||
| 1959 | #643 | ||||
| 1960 | #630 | ||||
| 1961 | #707 | #222 | |||
| 1962 | #657 | ||||
| 1963 | #620 | #218 | |||
| 1964 | #629 | #200 | |||
| 1965 | #697 | #224 | |||
| 1966 | #660 | #166 | |||
| 1967 | #552 | ||||
| 1968 | #559 | #214 | |||
| 1969 | #537 | #177 | #293 | ||
| 1970 | #559 | #225 | |||
| 1971 | #592 | #152 | |||
| 1972 | #546 | #166 | #308 | ||
| 1973 | #562 | #162 | |||
| 1974 | #596 | #143 | |||
| 1975 | #524 | #130 | #324 | ||
| 1976 | #591 | #160 | |||
| 1977 | #639 | #200 | #273 | ||
| 1978 | #604 | #191 | #284 | ||
| 1979 | #472 | #211 | |||
| 1980 | #498 | #193 | #265 | ||
| 1981 | #558 | #211 | |||
| 1982 | #556 | #220 | |||
| 1983 | #513 | #218 | #238 | ||
| 1984 | #565 | #209 | #205 | ||
| 1985 | #581 | #173 | #218 | ||
| 1986 | #604 | #175 | #318 | ||
| 1987 | #618 | #120 | |||
| 1988 | #620 | #193 | |||
| 1989 | #671 | #184 | |||
| 1990 | #601 | #155 | |||
| 1991 | #661 | #150 | #327 | #521 | |
| 1992 | #690 | #191 | #560 | ||
| 1993 | #746 | #199 | #644 | ||
| 1994 | #581 | #131 | #516 | ||
| 1995 | #561 | #165 | #261 | #591 | |
| 1996 | #721 | #145 | #374 | #574 | |
| 1997 | #716 | #368 | #184 | #286 | #589 |
| 1998 | #673 | #343 | #148 | #600 | |
| 1999 | #669 | #361 | #141 | #451 | |
| 2000 | #700 | #348 | #167 | #520 | |
| 2001 | #695 | #328 | #174 | #298 | #518 |
| 2002 | #651 | #282 | #177 | #250 | #433 |
| 2003 | #726 | #303 | #194 | #339 | #557 |
| 2004 | #754 | #389 | #174 | #442 | #471 |
| 2005 | #749 | #389 | #192 | #305 | #590 |
| 2006 | #718 | #392 | #173 | #257 | #601 |
| 2007 | #844 | #428 | #175 | #533 | #528 |
| 2008 | #840 | #402 | #262 | #531 | #603 |
| 2009 | #973 | #477 | #354 | #387 | #552 |
| 2012 | #979 | #496 | #376 | #548 | #636 |
| 2014 | #893 | #593 | #309 | #615 | #562 |
| 2015 | #967 | #648 | #507 | #761 | |
| 2016 | #993 | #582 | #541 | #619 | |
| 2017 | #987 | #774 | #312 | #694 | |
| 2010 | #463 | #278 | #546 | #600 | |
| 2011 | #500 | #406 | #494 | #629 | |
| 2013 | #531 | #448 | #634 | ||
| 2018 | #792 | #601 | #881 | ||
| 2019 | #702 | #316 | #730 | #796 | |
| 2020 | #619 | #558 | |||
| 2021 | #754 | #532 | #893 | ||
| 2024 | #837 | #631 | #789 | ||
| 2022 | #643 | #764 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Anton
Names Similar to Anton
Nicknames for Anton
- Tony
- Ant
- Ton
- Toni
Famous People Named Anton
| Anton Chekhov | Russian playwright |
| Anton van Leeuwenhoek | Dutch scientist |
| Anton Bruckner | Austrian composer |
| Anton Pavlovich Dolin | English ballet dancer |
| Anton Yelchin | American actor |
| Anton Corbijn | Dutch photographer/director |
| Anton Rubinstein | Russian pianist/composer |
| Anton Diffring | German actor |
| Anton Rodgers | British actor |
| Anton LaVey | American author/founder of the Church of Satan |
| Anton Ohno | American Olympic speed skater |
| Anton du Beke | British dancer/TV personality |
| Anton Ferdinand | English footballer |
| Anton Gill | American author |
| Anton Shunin | Russian footballer |
| Anton Webern | Austrian composer |
| Anton Szandor LaVey | American author/occultist |
| Anton Lesser | British actor |
| Anton Hysén | Swedish footballer |
| Anton Lienert-Brown | New Zealand rugby player |
Characters Named Anton
| Anton Chigurh | No Country for Old Men |
| Anton Gorodetsky | Night Watch series by Sergei Lukyanenko |
| Anton Mercer | Power Rangers Dino Thunder |
| Anton Vanko | Marvel Comics character |
| Anton Arcane | DC Comics character |
| Anton Tobias | Idle Hands |
| Anton Ego | Ratatouille |
| Anton Phibes | The Abominable Dr. Phibes |
| Anton Jackson | A Haunted House |
| Anton Gorcheck | Herbie Fully Loaded |
| Anton LeVay | American Horror Story - Hotel |
| Anton Cermak | The Untouchables |
| Anton Ivanov | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D |
| Anton Slavik | Command & Conquer - Tiberian Sun |
| Anton Poldark | Poldark series by Winston Graham |
| Anton Babakov | The Americans |
| Anton Hargrove | The Mentalist |
| Anton Romanov | Alias |
| Anton Drexler | Babylon Berlin |
| Anton Forsythe | Coronation Street |