Girl nameCurrently #9,592 in the USSteady
Anthea
//ˈænθiə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19906 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Anthea's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anthea |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Anthea through the decades
- Anthea peaked in 1990, when 20 babies were named Anthea in the US.
- The 1980s were Anthea's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Anthea has risen 37% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anthea currently ranks #9,592 in the US and is holding steady.