Antonio
How to say it: an-TOH-nee-oh · /ænˈtoʊnioʊ/
Italian and Spanish form of Antonius, an old Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly Etruscan.
Antonio was the 191st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,058 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #214 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #191 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,058 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,610 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #214 |
| In France, 2025 | #402 among boys’ names, 115 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its high in the 1990s, Antonio settled into steady but smaller use. Well below that peak, it is likely to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Four rolling syllables blend softness with crisp consonants and a feel that travels well with saint ties. Rafael shares its style, while Tony offers a familiar short form.
Middle names that flow with Antonio →
Nicknames
- Tony
- Toni
- Anton
Honouring a Antonio in the family
- Tonypet form
- Tonipet form
- Antonpet form
- Andoniequivalent
- Anthonyequivalent
- Antoineequivalent
- Antoninequivalent
- Antoniequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Antonio is about 1 in 68.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #402 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #470.
Famous people named Antonio
- Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)Italian composer and violinist
- Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937)Italian Marxist philosopher, writer, and politician
- Antonio Rüdiger (born 1993)German association football player
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