Anothy
A boy's name of Latin origin with 180 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 180 Americans have ever been named Anothy. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and peaked modestly at 13 births in 1967 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Anothy is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anothy is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, possibly derived from the Etruscan, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable value.' Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the Catholic Church's most beloved saints, made this name enduringly popular worldwide.
The Anothy spelling drops the 'h' from Anthony, representing a phonetic variant that emphasizes how the name sounds in many accents — maintaining its warmth while offering a slightly unconventional visual form.
EtymologyShow more
Anothy first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1957. Arriving in the 1950s, Anothy appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anothy has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 69 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 83 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 17 | — |
The Story of Anothy
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1967, Anothy is a Gen X staple. Boys named Anothy are most likely born between 1957 and 1977.
How rare is Anothy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anothy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1957, peaked in the 1960s with 83 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anothy by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1957–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | #7339 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5517 |
| 1978 | 6 | #5095 |
| 1977 | 8 | #4190 |
| 1976 | 6 | #4963 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3672 |
| 1974 | 7 | #4212 |
| 1973 | 8 | #3714 |
| 1972 | 8 | #3633 |
| 1971 | 7 | #3982 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3077 |
| 1969 | 11 | #2687 |
| 1968 | 8 | #3118 |
| 1967 | 13 | #2245 |
| 1966 | 9 | #2792 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2626 |
| 1964 | 6 | #3615 |
| 1962 | 11 | #2510 |
| 1961 | 9 | #2906 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3679 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1957–1988