Holding steady, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Antonino since 1912
Babies named Antonino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antonino's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 304 |
| 1980s | 294 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 327 |
| 2010s | 277 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Antonino is a classic Italian name with a rich heritage, ranking 4,050th in 2025. Its peak popularity came in 1972, and it has remained stable in use. Historically concentrated in New York, where it ranked among top state choices, Antonino offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Antonio. The name carries a traditional yet warm feel, suitable for families honoring Italian roots.
Antonino is a diminutive of Antonio, the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Roman family name Antonius. Its ultimate meaning is debated, often linked to the ancient Greek 'antion' (flower) or Etruscan root. The name has been common in Italy, especially in Sicily, and spread through immigration to the Americas.
Where Antonino is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Antonino” around the world
Where Antonino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nino, Tony, Toni, Anto
Variants: Antonino, Antoninus
Sibling names for Antonino
Names that share Antonino's style, for a brother or sister.
