Antonio is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #179 in 2023 with 2,032 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 5,069 births ranking #75. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 841 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.