Holding steady.
Popularity of Dantonio since 1979
Babies named Dantonio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Dantonio is a rare given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979. Its peak usage was also in 1979, with just 5 births recorded that year. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 names and its trajectory has been stable at very low numbers, with no significant increase in recent decades. It appears to be a modern invention or a transferred use of the Italian surname D'Antonio. Because it does not appear in any top states or historical popularity lists, Dantonio remains an uncommon choice, attractive to parents seeking a distinctive, Italian-inspired name with a familiar sound.
Dantonio is a rare given name, possibly derived from the Italian surname D'Antonio (meaning 'son of Antonio') or a creative combination of Dan and Antonio. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 with just 5 births, and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its usage remains extremely low and sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Tony, Ant
Sibling names for Dantonio
Names that share Dantonio's style, for a brother or sister.
