The first name Antonio

In 2025, 69 boys were named Antonio, making it the 563rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2017, with 132 births (#356).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Antonio with other names.

In 2025, 2,058 boys born in the United States were named Antonio, the 176th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1997, when 5,069 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Antonio Rüdiger
  German association football player (born 1993)
• Antonio Segni
  4th President of Italy (1891-1972)
• Luis Antonio Tagle
  Filipino Roman Catholic cardinal (1957-)
• Antônio Carlos Zago
  Brazilian association football player and manager, born 1969
• Antônio Benedito da Silva
  Brazilian association football player, born 1965
• Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro
  Cape Verdean politician and former president of Cape Verde (1944-2016)
• Antonio Skármeta
  Chilean writer and ambassador (1940–2024)
• Antônio Pizzonia
  Brazilian racing driver, born 1980
• Antonio McDyess
  American basketball player (born 1974)
• Antônio Fagundes
  Brazilian actor, born 1949
• Antonio Farnese
  Duke of Parma, 1679–1731
• Antonio Soler
  Catalan & Spanish composer, 1729–1783

• Luca
• Leonardo
• Giovanni
• Mario
• Enzo
• Rocco
• Alberto
• Romeo
• Angelo
• Dante
• Francesco
• Alfredo
• Carlo
• Orlando
• Alessandro
• Giuseppe

All 80 names of Italian origin

What does the name Antonio mean?

Borrowed from Italian Antonio and Spanish Antonio. Doublet of Anthony.

What is the origin of the name Antonio?

Borrowed from Italian Antonio and Spanish Antonio. Doublet of Anthony.

How popular is the name Antonio?

In 2025, 69 boys born in England and Wales were named Antonio, ranking 563rd. Its peak was 2017, with 132 births.

Is Antonio a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 264,970 US babies named Antonio since 1880 were boys.

When was Antonio most popular?

1997 in the United States, when 5,069 babies were named Antonio, its highest rank at 75th.

How do you pronounce Antonio?

Antonio is /ænˈtoʊnioʊ/, 4 syllables.

Is Antonio also a surname?

Yes. Antonio is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.