Antonio is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7355 in 2001 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 20 births ranking #5025. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 128,611 girls 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.