Anthon is of Greek origin, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'. It's a variant spelling of Anthony, which was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs. This name has been popular throughout history, particularly in medieval Europe. In the United States, Anthon gained prominence during the mid-20th century.
"The name Anthon experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of up to 14 births in a single year (1973) and lows of just 5 births (occurring in several years). The total number of births recorded is 406 across the given period."