Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Anthonyjr

Name: Popularity of the name Anthonyjr in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Anthonyjr, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#7,642 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2007

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#7642

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anthonyjr

Anthonyjr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 8 Anthonyjrs were born — ranking #7,642 that year. As of 2026, Anthonyjr ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Anthonyjrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Anthonyjr

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anthonyjr is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anthony
Anthonys
Anthema
Anthology
Anthon
Animater
Athanasia
Athanor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anthonyjr

What does the name Anthonyjr mean?

Anthonyjr is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anthonyjr in 2026?

In 2026, Anthonyjr ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Anthonyjr most popular?

Anthonyjr reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #7,642 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Anthonyjr most popular?

Anthonyjr has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anthonyjr.

Is Anthonyjr a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Anthonyjr is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Anthonyjr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anthonyjr include Pratt, Kasmir, Star. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anthonyjr

Anthonyjr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Anthonyjr's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #7,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Anthonyjr's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.