Holding steady.
Popularity of Antonius since 1961
Babies named Antonius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Antonius is a distinctly rare name in modern use. It was first recorded in 1961, but has never entered the top 1000; its peak year, 1992, likely saw only a handful of births. The name has remained stable in the decades since. As a direct Latin form, it carries the weight of Roman history, connecting to the famous Mark Antony. Despite its obscurity in birth records, Antonius offers a connection to classic roots, similar to names like Augustus or Marcus.
Antonius is a Roman family name of uncertain etymology. It may be related to the Etruscan root 'ant-' meaning 'priceless', or from the Greek 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. The name is best known as the nomen (family name) of Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony), the Roman politician and general. In later periods, Antonius was used as a baptismal name, especially in Catholic and Orthodox traditions, and gave rise to the widespread given names Anthony and Antoine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anton, Tony
Sibling names for Antonius
Names that share Antonius's style, for a brother or sister.
