Antonio Boy

Popularity: #174 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-TOH-nee-oh /ænˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Antonio has its roots in the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to derive from the Etruscan language, although its exact meaning remains uncertain. The name was popularized in the Roman Empire, where it was borne by a prominent family, notably Marcus Antonius, known in English as Mark Antony, a key figure in Roman history during the late Republic.

The transition of the name into various languages occurred as the Roman Empire expanded, leading to forms such as Antonio in Italian and Spanish, and eventually into English through the influence of Latin and the Romance languages. Historically, the name Antonio has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and artists.

One significant milestone is the veneration of Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 13th century and became one of the most popular saints in Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on June 13, and he is often invoked for help in finding lost items.

The name also appears in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," where the character Antonio plays a central role, further embedding the name in cultural consciousness. Culturally, the name Antonio carries connotations of strength and valor, often associated with noble qualities in various traditions.

In Italian and Spanish cultures, it is a name that has been embraced for its historical significance and its connection to revered figures. The diminutive form, Tonio, is also used in some cultures, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.

Overall, Antonio's enduring presence in various languages and cultures highlights its rich historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Antonio

In this section, you will find notable people named Antonio. 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 Antonio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Antonio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Antonio Banderas is an actor best known for Desperado, The Mask of Zorro, and Puss in Boots.

Antonio Vivaldi is a composer best known for The Four Seasons, Gloria, and Stabat Mater.

Antonio Gates is a former football player best known for his career with the San Diego Chargers and being an NFL All-Pro tight end.

Antonio Brown is a football player best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and being a multiple-time Pro Bowl selection.

Antonio Guterres is a diplomat best known for serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Fictional characters named Antonio

The following list of fictional characters named Antonio is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Antonio Salieri is a fictional character from the play and film Amadeus. He is a composer and rival of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, grappling with jealousy and admiration for Mozart's genius.

Sibling suggestions

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

AlessandroGiovanniMarcoMatteoLucaFrancesco

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antonio. 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.

AndreasAdrianAlonzoAldoAlbertoAurelioAugustoArmand

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Antonio was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Antonio has ranked as high as #140 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)

The name Antonio 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 Antonio 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 Antonio.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,058 2,058 0
2024 2,058 2,058 0
2023 2,035 2,035 0
2022 2,147 2,147 0
2021 2,182 2,182 0
2020 2,139 2,139 0
2019 2,299 2,299 0
2018 2,378 2,373 5
2017 2,489 2,489 0
2016 2,561 2,561 0
2015 2,730 2,730 0
2014 2,903 2,898 5
2013 3,032 3,027 5
2012 3,117 3,117 0
2011 3,319 3,319 0
2010 3,540 3,530 10
2009 3,921 3,916 5
2008 4,384 4,378 6
2007 4,651 4,645 6
2006 4,702 4,697 5
2005 4,706 4,694 12
2004 4,857 4,843 14
2003 4,733 4,717 16
2002 4,737 4,730 7
2001 4,750 4,736 14
2000 4,909 4,892 17
1999 5,044 5,027 17
1998 4,958 4,943 15
1997 5,089 5,069 20
1996 4,880 4,866 14
1995 4,357 4,340 17
1994 4,199 4,173 26
1993 4,336 4,301 35
1992 4,374 4,344 30
1991 4,655 4,616 39
1990 4,899 4,867 32
1989 4,761 4,719 42
1988 4,513 4,461 52
1987 4,479 4,421 58
1986 4,467 4,406 61
1985 4,199 4,151 48
1984 3,926 3,880 46
1983 3,728 3,683 45
1982 3,942 3,884 58
1981 3,969 3,926 43
1980 4,141 4,085 56
1979 3,845 3,801 44
1978 3,726 3,677 49
1977 3,712 3,662 50
1976 3,832 3,774 58
1975 3,543 3,489 54
1974 3,235 3,178 57
1973 3,001 2,965 36
1972 3,065 3,028 37
1971 3,008 2,962 46
1970 2,772 2,744 28
1969 2,459 2,442 17
1968 2,186 2,154 32
1967 2,013 1,987 26
1966 1,934 1,915 19
1965 1,802 1,778 24
1964 1,791 1,755 36
1963 1,723 1,702 21
1962 1,800 1,783 17
1961 1,603 1,585 18
1960 1,507 1,493 14
1959 1,403 1,381 22
1958 1,321 1,305 16
1957 1,324 1,316 8
1956 1,256 1,246 10
1955 1,205 1,196 9
1954 1,179 1,170 9
1953 1,119 1,109 10
1952 1,084 1,077 7
1951 920 913 7
1950 934 926 8
1949 863 851 12
1948 788 775 13
1947 731 731 0
1946 679 669 10
1945 593 585 8
1944 506 498 8
1943 574 567 7
1942 528 522 6
1941 450 444 6
1940 459 459 0
1939 442 437 5
1938 485 485 0
1937 454 445 9
1936 495 490 5
1935 509 503 6
1934 494 494 0
1933 489 475 14
1932 552 541 11
1931 639 627 12
1930 748 734 14
1929 747 734 13
1928 764 746 18
1927 717 700 17
1926 740 729 11
1925 709 697 12
1924 703 689 14
1923 742 729 13
1922 676 665 11
1921 757 745 12
1920 717 706 11
1919 585 578 7
1918 594 589 5
1917 584 579 5
1916 556 551 5
1915 532 527 5
1914 391 391 0
1913 309 309 0
1912 270 270 0
1911 166 166 0
1910 158 158 0
1909 120 120 0
1908 99 99 0
1907 126 126 0
1906 80 80 0
1905 73 73 0
1904 68 68 0
1903 72 72 0
1902 96 96 0
1901 52 52 0
1900 74 74 0
1899 41 41 0
1898 43 43 0
1897 33 33 0
1896 35 35 0
1895 36 36 0
1894 24 24 0
1893 32 32 0
1892 31 31 0
1891 31 31 0
1890 34 34 0
1889 31 31 0
1888 47 47 0
1887 38 38 0
1886 32 32 0
1885 27 27 0
1884 34 34 0
1883 30 30 0
1882 29 29 0
1881 26 26 0
1880 26 26 0

Top States for Antonio (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
TX 343
17%
CA 324
16%
FL 157
8%
NY 118
6%
IL 93
5%
GA 77
4%
NJ 72
4%
AZ 71
4%
NC 60
3%
PA 55
3%
OH 48
2%
MI 45
2%
TN 41
2%
WA 40
2%
VA 36
2%
CO 34
2%
IN 33
2%
MA 32
2%
MD 31
2%
OK 26
1%
SC 25
1%
AL 25
1%
CT 22
1%
NM 19
1%
NV 19
1%
KY 19
1%
LA 18
1%
MN 17
1%
OR 17
1%
MO 15
1%
WI 15
1%
IA 12
1%
KS 12
1%
UT 10
0%
AR 9
0%
MS 9
0%
RI 9
0%
ID 6
0%
DE 6
0%