Antonio

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Antonio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Antonius, derived from the ancient Roman family name with possible meanings of 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy.' It carries a rich Mediterranean heritage and has been beloved across cultures for centuries.

Current Popularity

#176 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #178, likely #156 to #200

↗Less common now

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,059. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 3,319
  • 2012: 3,117
  • 2013: 3,027
  • 2014: 2,898
  • 2015: 2,730
  • 2016: 2,561
  • 2017: 2,489
  • 2018: 2,373
  • 2019: 2,299
  • 2020: 2,139
  • 2021: 2,182
  • 2022: 2,147
  • 2023: 2,035
  • 2024: 2,058
  • 2025: 2,058
  • 2026 (projected): 2,059

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Tony, Toni, Tonio, Nino, Nio
  • •Easily pronounced across many languages and cultures
  • •Strong presence in literature and arts throughout history
  • •Nickname Tony offers a more casual English-language option
  • •Well-established name that feels both distinguished and approachable

Famous People

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Antonio Banderas

Spanish actor and filmmaker

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Antonio Vivaldi

Baroque composer

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Antonio Stradivari

Legendary violin maker

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Antonio Guterres

UN Secretary-General

Statistics

262,995

Total births since 1880

1997

Peak year

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