Antonios
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning "priceless" or "inestimable".
Name Census estimates that about 822 living Americans carry the first name Antonios. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antonios today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antonios births was 1990 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antonios. 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.
People living today
822
~ 1 in 416,976 Americans
Peak year
1990
28 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,335
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Antonios: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antonios from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 191 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
Antonios 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 Antonios during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Antonios' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Antonios
The name Antonios has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 4th century BC. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which itself is believed to be based on the Roman family name Antonii. The name Antonius is thought to have originated from the Etruscan city of Antium, located in central Italy.
The name Antonios gained popularity in the Greek-speaking world due to its association with several notable figures from ancient history. One of the earliest and most famous individuals with this name was Mark Antony, a Roman politician and military leader who lived from 83 BC to 30 BC. He was a key figure in the Roman civil wars and was part of the Second Triumvirate, along with Octavian and Lepidus.
Another significant historical figure with the name Antonios was Antoninus Pius, a Roman emperor who ruled from 138 AD to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful reign and for promoting the welfare of the Roman people. During his time, the Roman Empire experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity.
In the religious sphere, the name Antonios is associated with several Christian saints and figures. One of the most notable is Saint Anthony the Great, also known as Saint Anthony of Egypt, who lived from around 251 AD to 356 AD. He is regarded as the father of Christian monasticism and is revered in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
The name Antonios also appears in various ancient texts and historical records. For instance, it is mentioned in the works of ancient Greek historians such as Herodotus and Thucydides, as well as in the writings of Roman authors like Cicero and Plutarch.
Throughout history, there have been many notable individuals who bore the name Antonios. These include:
1. Antonios Vlachos (1837-1920), a Greek merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education in Greece.
2. Antonios Antoniou (1755-1847), a Cypriot Greek scholar and cleric who played a role in the Greek War of Independence.
3. Antonios Benakis (1873-1954), a Greek businessman and art collector who established the Benaki Museum in Athens.
4. Antonios Papadopoulos (1919-2009), a Greek politician who served as the President of Cyprus from 1973 to 1988.
5. Antonios Katrakis (1824-1865), a Greek writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Greek literature.
The name Antonios has a rich history and cultural significance, spanning various civilizations and time periods. It continues to be a popular name in many parts of the world, particularly in Greece and other Greek-speaking regions, as well as in areas with strong historical connections to the Roman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.
People
Antonios + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antonios: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antonios?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 822 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antonios 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 416,976 US residents.
Is Antonios a common name?
We classify Antonios as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 856 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antonios most popular?
The single biggest year for Antonios was 1990, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antonios is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Antonios a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antonios 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.