Antonio

Antonio: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameItalian origin#176 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtoʊnioʊ/

Meaning and origin of Antonio

  • A male given name from Italian.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Antonio and Spanish Antonio. Doublet of Anthony.

How popular is Antonio?

#176boys, 2025
2,058U.S. babies in 2025
#71peak rank (1976)
264,970babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,975 girls and 262,995 boys in the U.S. have been named Antonio (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1630 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #71 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #176 for boys, with 2,058 babies given the name.

188019201960200020255,089 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Antonio FAQ

What does the name Antonio mean?

A male given name from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Antonio and Spanish Antonio. Doublet of Anthony.

What is the origin of the name Antonio?

Antonio is listed as a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Antonio?

Since 1880, 1,975 girls and 262,995 boys in the U.S. have been named Antonio (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1630 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #71 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #176 for boys, with 2,058 babies given the name.

Is Antonio a boy or girl name?

Antonio is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,975 girls and 262,995 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.