The nameAntonia
Antonia is the feminine of Anthony, a classic Roman name.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Antonia comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin.
History
Antonia was borne by noble Roman women, such as the mother of the emperor Claudius. In England and Wales it reached 189th in 1998.
Famous people named Antonia
- Antonia Fraser, historian
- Antonia Byatt, novelist
- Antonia Shimerda, heroine of My Ántonia
Popularity of the name Antonia
Antonia in the United States
Antonia was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 4,321 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Antonia. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Antonia in the United States were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 211 births a year.
Antonia in the United Kingdom
Antonia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,694 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Antonia. Half of all babies named Antonia in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 147 births a year on average, against 221 in the five years before.
Antonia in France
Antonia in Switzerland
Antonia in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Antonia
Names from the same generation as Antonia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antonia mean?
Antonia comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Antonia?
Latin.
Is Antonia a girl's or a boy's name?
Antonia is a girl's name. In the United States, 93% of the babies named Antonia are girls.
How popular is the name Antonia?
In 2024, Antonia was the 1055th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 236 births.
What are the variants of the name Antonia?
Variants and related names of Antonia include Antonella.
What are good sibling names for Antonia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Silvia, Martina, Priscilla and Celina for a sister, Salvatore, René, Quentin and Tony for a brother.
Who are famous people named Antonia?
Antonia Fraser, historian; Antonia Byatt, novelist; Antonia Shimerda, heroine of My Ántonia.