A song of praise or devotion
Derived from the English word for a celebratory song or musical composition, often used to represent a group or nation. It ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'antiphona', meaning 'sounding in response'.
Less common today
Anthem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,862 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the novella, Equality 7-2521, renames himself Prometheus, but the book title serves as the name's primary cultural touchstone. · Anthem by Ayn Rand
