Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Antonio.
National Rank (2025)
#176
All-Time Peak Rank
#71 (1976)
Total U.S. Births
262,995
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Antonio Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Antonio
According to SSA data, Antonio achieved its highest historical rank of #71 in 1976. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1997 with 5,069 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 24.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Antonio scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-24.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,069Births in 1997
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:320
1890s:340
1900s:860
1910s:4,118
1920s:7,140
1930s:5,231
1940s:6,101
1950s:11,639
1960s:18,594
1970s:33,280
1980s:41,616
1990s:46,546
2000s:46,248
2010s:28,343
2020s:12,619
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAn-to-n-io
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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