Antonio is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #363 in 2001 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 132 births ranking #356. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 17.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 4,296 boys born was named Antonio. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Antonio is an Italian and Spanish form of Anthony. The ancient Roman origin is clear, although the exact meaning behind Antonius is uncertain.
The name spread widely through Christian Europe and became especially established in Italian- and Spanish-speaking cultures. It remains a long-standing classic with a warm, international sound.