Antonio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Antonio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Antonio?
Antonio is spelled A-N-T-O-N-I-O. The name has 7 letters.
Antonio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Antonio is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which may relate to “priceless” or “of inestimable worth.”
- Origin
- Antonio is commonly associated with Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, where it has been used as a masculine given name for centuries.
- Pronunciation
- an-TOH-nee-oh · 4 syllables
Antonio Popularity in 2025
Rank#176
Recorded Births2,058
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #176 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Antonio Mean?
Antonio is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which may relate to “priceless” or “of inestimable worth.”
Origin: Antonio is commonly associated with Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, where it has been used as a masculine given name for centuries.
How Do You Pronounce Antonio?
Pronunciationan-TOH-nee-oh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Antonio?
- History
- The name Antonio appears in historical records within Romance-language contexts, with sustained usage across southern Europe since at least the Middle Ages.
Antonio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,058 | #176 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,058 | #180 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,035 | #179 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,147 | #176 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,182 | #178 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,139 | #180 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,299 | #170 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,373 | #163 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,489 | #158 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,561 | #159 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,730 | #152 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,898 | #139 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,027 | #127 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,117 | #119 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,319 | #118 |
| 2010 | Girls | 10 | #10,451 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,530 | #109 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,916 | #105 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 4,378 | #102 |
When Was Antonio Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1997 · Boys
5,069 recorded births
National rank #75
1999 · Boys
5,027 recorded births
National rank #80
1998 · Boys
4,943 recorded births
National rank #79
2000 · Boys
4,892 recorded births
National rank #82
Where Antonio Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #50 | 30 |
| RI | #97 | 11 |
| TX | #117 | 339 |
| CA | #124 | 326 |
| AZ | #126 | 69 |
| NV | #128 | 24 |
| MD | #132 | 45 |
| IL | #133 | 87 |