Santonio
Santonio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or holy Anthony.
Origin and history
Santonio is an elaboration of Antonio, influenced by the Italian word for 'saint' (santo) or used as a blend of Santo and Antonio. It has been used moderately in the United States since the late 20th century. The name remains relatively rare, ranking outside the top 1000 names.
Popularity in the United States
950 babies in the United States have been named Santonio since 1880. It ranks #3729 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- GA (58.2 %)
- FL (13.3 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Santonio
- Santonio Holmes: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Tony, San
Fun facts
- American football wide receiver Santonio Holmes was named MVP of Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.
- It functions as a portmanteau combining 'santo' (saint) with the traditional Italian name Antonio.