Anton

Anton is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 boys in the United States.

Anton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anton

Anton belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #171 in 1880, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 23,783 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#171 in 1880
Peak year
1915
Babies named Anton in 2024
122
Total since 1880
23,783

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anton mean?

The meaning of Anton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anton a boy or girl name?

Anton is a boy name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anton?

Anton comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Anton?

Anton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #171 in 1880, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.

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