Antiona
A feminine given name derived from the name Antonia, of Latin origin.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Antiona. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Antiona today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antiona births was 1979 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antiona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Antiona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1979
8 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1979 SSA rank
#4,435
Tracked since 1972
Gender
Gender distribution for Antiona
Antiona is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 23 total registrations, 18 (78.3%) were male and 5 (21.7%) were female.
Antiona as a male name
- Ranked #4,435 in 1979
- 8 male births in 1979
- Peak: 1979 (8 births)
Antiona as a female name
- Ranked #13,698 in 1996
- 5 female births in 1996
- Peak: 1996 (5 births)
Popularity
Antiona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antiona from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 18 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antiona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Antiona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Antiona
The name Antiona is thought to have originated from the Latin word "ante," meaning "before" or "previous." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Antonius, which was derived from the Roman family name Antonii. The earliest recorded use of the name Antiona dates back to the 1st century AD in ancient Rome.
During the Roman era, the name Antiona was borne by a few notable women. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Antiona Tryphera, a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 1st century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts.
Another prominent figure in history with the name Antiona was Saint Antiona of Alexandria, a 3rd-century Christian martyr. According to historical accounts, she was executed for her faith during the Diocletian persecution in the early 4th century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Antiona was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some historical records. One notable bearer of the name was Antiona of Burgundy (1072-1122), a French noblewoman who was the wife of Duke Odo I of Burgundy.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some popularity, particularly in Italy. Antiona Pulci (1452-1501) was an Italian poet and writer who was part of the renowned Pulci family of Florence. Her literary works were celebrated for their wit and humor.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Antiona Louisa Montenari (1734-1799) was an Italian singer and composer who gained fame for her operatic performances throughout Europe. She was highly regarded for her vocal talents and her contributions to the development of the operatic art form.
While the name Antiona has been relatively rare throughout history, it has been borne by notable individuals across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, and it has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobles, saints, artists, and performers.
People
Antiona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antiona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Antiona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antiona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antiona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Antiona a common name?
We classify Antiona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antiona most popular?
The single biggest year for Antiona was 1979, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antiona is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Antiona a male name?
Yes, 78.3% of people registered as Antiona in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.