Antonio is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6919 in 2003 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 20 births ranking #5025. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 114,191 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.