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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-TOH-nee /ænˈtoʊni/
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: Priceless; Greek: Invaluable
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Antoni has its roots in the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to derive from the Etruscan language, although its exact meaning is uncertain. The name entered the English language through the Old French form Antoine, which was adopted after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.
The Latin Antonius was associated with various Roman figures, including the famous Mark Antony, a general and politician of the late Roman Republic, whose legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in history. Historically, the name Antoni has been borne by numerous saints, most notably Saint Anthony of Padua, a 13th-century Franciscan preacher known for his powerful sermons and miracles.
His canonization in 1232 and subsequent veneration throughout Europe solidified the name's significance in Christian tradition. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, where it is sometimes rendered in forms that reflect its Latin origins.
Culturally, the name Antoni has been associated with qualities such as valor and leadership, often linked to the strong historical figures who bore it. In various cultures, the name has been adapted into different forms, such as Antonio in Italian and Spanish, which further illustrates its widespread resonance across different regions.
The name's association with revered figures and its deep historical roots have contributed to its lasting significance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Antoni
In this section, you will find notable people named Antoni. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Antoni who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Antoni who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Antoni Gaudí is an architect best known for the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló.
Antoni Tàpies is an artist best known for his abstract paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works.
Antoni Porowski is a television personality and chef best known for Queer Eye, Antoni in the Kitchen, and his food-related social media presence.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antoni was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Antoni has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Antoni has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Antoni is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Antoni was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Antoni (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 16 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Antoni.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2004 | 62 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |