Unisex · #13,458 in 2026

Anthym

What Is This was an American rock band that originated in Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California. Formed by guitarist Hillel Slovak, drummer Jack Irons, vocalist Alain Johannes, and bassist Todd Strassman, the band served as the nucleus for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#13,458 (2021)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,458 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,141 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#13458
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#12141
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Anthym

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

What Is This was an American rock band that originated in Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California. Formed by guitarist Hillel Slovak, drummer Jack Irons, vocalist Alain Johannes, and bassist Todd Strassman, the band served as the nucleus for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Origin & history
Originally named Chain Reaction, the band would later change its name to Anthem, then later to Anthym (as there was already a band using the former moniker), and then finally to What Is This, which was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the reaction they usually received from first-time listeners. During their tenure as Anthym, guitarist Hillel Slovak became acquainted with an audience member at one of their shows, Anthony Kiedis , who was then brought on as a roadie and " hype-man " for the band. After a while, the band began to find bassist Todd Strassman's musical abilities unsatisfactory, so t

The Story of Anthym

As a girl name

Anthym first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2021, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Anthyms were born — ranking #13,458 that year. As of 2026, Anthym ranks #13,458 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Anthyms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Anthym first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2021, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 5 Anthyms were born — ranking #12,141 that year. As of 2026, Anthym ranks #12,141 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Anthyms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Anthym

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anthym

What does the name Anthym mean?
What Is This was an American rock band that originated in Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California. Formed by guitarist Hillel Slovak, drummer Jack Irons, vocalist Alain Johannes, and bassist Todd Strassman, the band served as the nucleus for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
How popular is Anthym in 2026?
In 2026, Anthym ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Anthym most popular?
Anthym reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #13,458 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Anthym a unisex name?
Yes — Anthym is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 55% of Anthyms assigned female and 45% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Anthym?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anthym include Elsiemae, Norri, Masika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Elsiemae
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Norri
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Masika
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Illia
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Aang
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Abdulkabir
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Addler
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Ahiyan
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About the name Anthym

Anthym is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Anthym's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #13,458. Use the chart and map above to compare Anthym'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.