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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Antonio
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.
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.
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.
Notable people named Antonio include: Antonio Rüdiger — Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Germany national team.; Antonio Villaraigosa — Antonio Ramón Villaraigosa is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013.; Antonio Inoki — Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木, Antonio Inoki) (born Kanji Inoki (Japanese: 猪木寛至, Hepburn: Inoki Kanji); 20 February 1943 – 1 October 2022) was a Japanese professional....
Antonio appears in the US top 500 at #180 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
79
UK babies named Antonio (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 113 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Antonio
Likely around 1 other Antonio in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Antonio
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Germany national team. He is known for his aggressive playing style, speed, tackling ability and strong aerial presence.
Antonio da Ponte was a Ticinese architect and engineer, most famous for his rebuilding of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. Antonio Da Ponte was the head architect of the rebuilding of the Doge's Palace that was badly damaged by fire in 1574.
Antonio Ramón Villaraigosa is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Majority Leader from 1996 to 1998 and Speaker of the California State Assembly from 1998 to 2000.
Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木, Antonio Inoki) (born Kanji Inoki (Japanese: 猪木寛至, Hepburn: Inoki Kanji); 20 February 1943 – 1 October 2022) was a Japanese professional wrestler, professional wrestling trainer, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA). He is best known as the founder and 33-year owner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Antonio Cansino was a flamenco dancer and guitarist credited with creating modern-day Spanish dance by combining classical Spanish dance and Romani flamenco. He was popularly known for dancing the bolero.