Find out how popular the first name Antonius has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antonius by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Antonius is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Antonius.

The history of the first name Antonius

The given name Antonius has its origins in ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which was a very common Roman family name or nomen. The root of the name may come from the Osco-Umbrian word anto, meaning "priceless" or "invaluable".

Antonius was the name of several notable figures in Roman history, including the general Marcus Antonius, better known as Mark Antony. He was a contemporary and supporter of Julius Caesar, and later became part of the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus after Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. Mark Antony was born in 83 BC and died in 30 BC.

Another significant bearer of the name was the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 AD to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful reign and for promoting the practice of Stoic philosophy. Antoninus Pius was born in 86 AD and died in 161 AD.

In the early Christian era, the name Antonius was also borne by several saints, including St. Anthony the Great, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers of Egypt. He was born around 251 AD and died in 356 AD. St. Anthony the Abbot, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, is considered the founder of Christian monasticism.

Later, the name Antonius was also used by several Renaissance figures, including the Italian architect and sculptor Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, who lived from 1484 to 1546. Another notable bearer was the Dutch Renaissance humanist scholar Antonius Nebrissensis, who lived from 1444 to 1522.

In more recent history, the name Antonius was borne by the Dutch playwright and poet Antonius Ghijsels, who lived from 1943 to 2020. He was known for his avant-garde works and experimental theater productions.

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