Will my child share the name Antonio with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 79 UK babies named Antonio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Antonio in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Antonio becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Antonio has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 113 places in the last five years. Its peak was #292 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Antonio popular in the US as well as the UK?

Antonio is more popular in the US (#180) than in the UK (#494). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #494

Antonio

Antonio is a distinctive choice, ranked #494 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Antonio in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#494

US Rank #180

About the Name Antonio

Antonio has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 113 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #292 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Antonio is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #180, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.