Antonino
Antonino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, invaluable, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Antonino is an Italian male given name derived from the Latin Roman family name Antonius. It functions as a diminutive form of Antonio and has been continuously used in Italian-American communities. While moderately rare in overall U.S. history, it maintains steady, niche usage today.
Popularity in the United States
2,106 babies in the United States have been named Antonino since 1880. It ranks #2811 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1790.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73.9 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- NJ (6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 304 |
| 1980-1990 | 294 |
| 1990-2000 | 324 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 137 |
Famous people named Antonino
- Antonino Rocca: Professional Wrestler
- Antonino Cannavacciuolo: Chef, Television Host
Nicknames
Nino, Tony
Fun facts
- Antonino traces back to Antoninus, a Latin cognomen borne by Roman emperors such as Antoninus Pius.
- Though never reaching the top 100 in the U.S., it has maintained a consistent presence in American birth records for over a century.