Anthony
Anthony is losing ground — from #19 in 1952 to #112 in 2021.
Note: Anthony hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2021. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 520 to 97 (-81%).
Peak popularity was in 1961 (1,493 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2021 ranking
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By state & territory — 2021
How often Anthony was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (97 babies)
In 2021: 97 babies named Anthony across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Anthony?
- Between 1952 and 2021, Anthony was registered for 44,744 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Anthony a popular name in Australia?
- Anthony has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2021, when it last ranked #112 with 97 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.