Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Marcoantonio since 1972
Babies named Marcoantonio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 511 |
| 2000s | 617 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Marcoantonio is a compound given name combining two classic Italian and Spanish names, Marco and Antonio. Its usage in the United States has been extremely rare: the Social Security Administration first recorded the name in 1972, and it has never entered the top 1000. The name saw its peak year in 1997, after which its trajectory has been falling steadily. It has not appeared in the top 1000 in any recent year. Despite its low frequency, the name carries cultural weight in Italian and Spanish communities, where the separate components have long been popular. Over the past decade, no state has recorded enough instances to be listed as a top state for the name. The rarity of Marcoantonio makes it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with strong Latin roots and a traditional feel.
Marcoantonio is a compound name combining Marco and Antonio. Marco is the Italian and Spanish form of Marcus, a Roman praenomen possibly derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, though this connection is debated. Antonio derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of Etruscan origin and uncertain meaning. The combined form has been used primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, often as a devotional name honoring Saint Anthony.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marco, Antonio, Tony, Mar
Variants: Marco Antonio, Marcantonio
Sibling names for Marcoantonio
Names that share Marcoantonio's style, for a brother or sister.
