Antonio Boy

Popularity: #174 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationan-TOH-nee-oh / ænˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'priceless'; Spanish: 'of Antonius'

Historical & Cultural Background

Antonio is a name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Antonius. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Southern Europe and Latin America. The name has historical significance, being borne by several saints and notable figures throughout history. It remains a popular choice for boys in many countries.

Trend Summary

Antonio has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • António
  • Antoni
  • Tony

International Variants

  • Antoine (French)
  • Antonio (Spanish)
  • Antonio (Portuguese)
  • Antonius (Latin)

Famous people named Antonio

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor known for his roles in films such as 'Desperado' and 'The Mask of Zorro'.

Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and violinist, famous for his concertos, especially 'The Four Seasons'.

Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Marxist philosopher and politician, known for his theories on cultural hegemony.

Antonio Gates is a former American football player who played as a tight end for the San Diego Chargers.

Fictional characters named Antonio

Antonio Salieri is a character in the play and film 'Amadeus', depicted as a rival to Mozart.

Antonio is a character in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', known for his melancholy and friendship with Bassanio.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Antonio was first seen in the United States in 1880. Antonio has ranked as high as #138 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Antonio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Antonio (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 343
18%
CA 324
17%
FL 157
8%
NY 118
6%
IL 93
5%
GA 77
4%
AZ 71
4%
NC 60
3%
PA 55
3%
OH 48
3%
MI 45
2%
TN 41
2%
WA 40
2%
VA 36
2%
IN 33
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188026
188126
188229
188330
188434
188527
188632
188738
188847
188931
189034
189131
189231
189332
189424
189536
189635
189733
189843
189941
190074
190152
190296
190372
190468
190573
190680
1907126
190899
1909120
1910158
1911166
1912270
1913309
1914391
1915527
1916551
1917579
1918589
1919578
1920706
1921745
1922665
1923729
1924689
1925697
1926729
1927700
1928746
1929734
1930734
1931627
1932541
1933475
1934494
1935503
1936490
1937445
1938485
1939437
1940459
1941444
1942521
1943567
1944498
1945585
1946669
1947731
1948775
1949851
1950926
1951913
19521,077
19531,109
19541,170
19551,196
19561,246
19571,316
19581,305
19591,380
19601,494
19611,585
19621,782
19631,702
19641,755
19651,778
19661,916
19671,988
19682,153
19692,443
19702,743
19712,962
19723,029
19732,964
19743,177
19753,489
19763,774
19773,663
19783,677
19793,802
19804,084
19813,926
19823,886
19833,684
19843,880
19854,150
19864,406
19874,421
19884,461
19894,720
19904,867
19914,616
19924,344
19934,301
19944,173
19954,340
19964,866
19975,069
19984,943
19995,027
20004,892
20014,735
20024,729
20034,717
20044,843
20054,694
20064,698
20074,645
20084,378
20093,914
20103,529
20113,318
20123,117
20133,027
20142,898
20152,729
20162,561
20172,487
20182,372
20192,296
20202,138
20212,180
20222,145
20232,032
20242,047