Antonio is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #80 in 1996 with 4,866 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 5,069 births ranking #75. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 389 boys born was named Antonio. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.