Antonia
Antonia is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, invaluable, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Antonia is a classical name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman clan name Antonius. Although predominantly used as a feminine name, it historically appears as a masculine name in traditional Roman and classical contexts. In the U.S., male usage is rare and mostly historically documented.
Popularity in the United States
2,618 babies in the United States have been named Antonia since 1880. It ranks #2534 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (19.5 %)
- MS (19.2 %)
- NC (17.6 %)
- AL (12.4 %)
- FL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 475 |
| 1970-1980 | 883 |
| 1980-1990 | 590 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Antonia originates as the feminine patronymic of the Roman gentilic name Antonius.
- While predominantly feminine in modern times, historical records document infrequent masculine usage.