Name meaning & stats
Antonio
Antonio means “unknown Roman family name; ‘priceless’ is a popular guess” (Italian origin). 246,726 US babies since 1940, peak 1997. Notable Antonios are 2.9× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“unknown Roman family name; ‘priceless’ is a popular guess”
ItalianDebated
In US birth records
Peak year: 1997
246,726 US babies were named Antonio between 1940 and 2025.
Where Antonios end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 2.9× | High · 63 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 2.1× | High · 52 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 21 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Antonios show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Antonio is the main spelling
- Antonio 98%
- Antonino 1%
- Antonyo <1%
- Antoino <1%
- Antionio <1%
- Antiono <1%
- Antino <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1997)