Antoni Boy

Popularity: #877 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Antoni, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AntonioAntoniaAntoineAnyaAidenAri

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antoni. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AnthonyAndoniAntwanAntonAldenAltonAlfonsoAlberto

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Antoni was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Antoni has ranked as high as #3546 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and New Jersey.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 61 61 0
2024 53 53 0
2023 54 54 0
2022 59 59 0
2021 59 59 0
2020 48 48 0
2019 56 56 0
2018 56 56 0
2017 36 36 0
2016 48 48 0
2015 36 36 0
2014 48 48 0
2013 55 55 0
2012 56 56 0
2011 73 73 0
2010 73 73 0
2009 64 64 0
2008 77 77 0
2007 100 100 0
2006 82 82 0
2005 65 65 0
2004 62 62 0
2003 59 59 0
2002 49 49 0
2001 64 64 0
2000 37 37 0
1999 31 31 0
1998 44 44 0
1997 33 33 0
1996 38 38 0
1995 26 26 0
1994 30 30 0
1993 26 26 0
1992 26 26 0
1991 25 25 0
1990 23 23 0
1989 19 19 0
1988 26 26 0
1987 16 16 0
1986 18 18 0
1985 14 14 0
1984 17 17 0
1983 23 23 0
1982 25 25 0
1981 12 12 0
1980 16 16 0
1979 23 23 0
1978 12 12 0
1977 17 17 0
1976 19 19 0
1975 12 12 0
1974 21 21 0
1973 10 10 0
1972 7 7 0
1971 14 14 0
1970 14 14 0
1969 11 11 0
1968 10 10 0
1967 6 6 0
1966 12 12 0
1965 6 6 0
1964 8 8 0
1963 9 9 0
1962 10 5 5
1961 11 11 0
1960 6 6 0
1959 8 8 0
1958 5 5 0
1955 11 11 0
1953 8 8 0
1923 5 5 0
1921 5 5 0
1920 8 8 0
1919 7 7 0
1918 11 11 0
1917 15 15 0
1916 7 7 0
1915 12 12 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IL 16
59%
TX 6
22%
CA 5
19%