The nameAntonio
Antonio is a boy's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Antonius. The Italian and Spanish form of Anthony, it is a great classic.
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- Latin
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Meaning
Antonio comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain, probably Etruscan, origin.
Origin
Latin. Saint Anthony of Padua, born in Lisbon, is honoured as Sant'Antonio in Italy.
History
Antonio Vivaldi, Antonio Banderas and Antonio Gaudí, the Catalan architect known as Antoni, made the name famous. It reached the American top 80.
Did you know?
- Antonio Vivaldi, composer of The Four Seasons, was a priest nicknamed "the Red Priest" for his hair.
Famous people named Antonio
- Antonio Vivaldi, composer
- Antonio Banderas, actor
- Antonio Stradivari, violin maker
- Antonio Conte, football manager
Popularity of the name Antonio
Antonio in the United States
Antonio was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 46,791 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Antonio. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Antonio in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,108 births a year on average, against 2,490 in the five years before.
Antonio in the United Kingdom
Antonio was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 997 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Antonio. Half of all babies named Antonio 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, its popularity has held steady at around 99 births a year.
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Antonio in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Antonio
Names from the same generation as Antonio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antonio mean?
Antonio comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain, probably Etruscan, origin.
What is the origin of the name Antonio?
Latin. Saint Anthony of Padua, born in Lisbon, is honoured as Sant'Antonio in Italy.
Is Antonio a girl's or a boy's name?
Antonio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Antonio?
In 2024, Antonio was the 181st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,047 births.
What are the variants of the name Antonio?
Variants and related names of Antonio include Antoine, Antonietta, Antonin and Antonino.
What are good sibling names for Antonio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Julia, Natalie, Diana and Veronica for a sister, Victor, Francisco, Marcus and Paul for a brother.
Who are famous people named Antonio?
Antonio Vivaldi, composer; Antonio Banderas, actor; Antonio Stradivari, violin maker; Antonio Conte, football manager.