Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Anthonio since 1955
Babies named Anthonio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Anthonio is a rare spelling variant of the enduring classic Anthony, reflecting Italian and Spanish influence. First recorded in the United States in 1955, the name has never achieved widespread popularity, peaking in 1976 according to Social Security data. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 12,008, appearing in approximately 1 in every 341,615 births. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with only a handful of families choosing it each year. Its scarcity gives it a distinctive, almost literary quality, appealing to parents who want a familiar-sounding name with a unique orthographic twist. No particular states showed strong usage, suggesting the name appears sporadically across the country.
Anthonio is a variant of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. The meaning is uncertain, but it may be of Etruscan origin. Anthony spread throughout Europe via the veneration of Saint Anthony the Great, a 3rd-century Christian monk. The spelling Anthonio has been used in Italian and Spanish contexts, though the standard Italian form is Antonio.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Ant, Tone
Sibling names for Anthonio
Names that share Anthonio's style, for a brother or sister.
