Antonio is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #454 in 2019 with 89 recorded births. This places Antonio in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 132 births ranking #356. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 3,414 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.