Antonino

Antonino - A very unique male name

Antonino appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #977. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Antonino and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Antonino? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Antonino. The baby boy name Antonino was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3108 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Antonino peaked in popularity 54 years ago in 1972 on position 976.

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Antonino is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Antonino is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,127 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,127.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Antonino is where you live.

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Antonino origin and meaning

Italian form in the Anthony family

From Antonius, a Roman clan name of Etruscan origin; its meaning is unknown

Antonino is the Italian name in the Anthony family, a diminutive-flavoured form of Antonio, from the Roman clan name Antonius, whose Etruscan root is unknown — the popular 'priceless' gloss is folk etymology and is refused here. It has been used in Italian-American families since 1912. The wrestler below is a genuine bearer.

Attested etymology

Antonino is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Antonino, pop culture references for the name Antonino and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Antonino

We've found the following names that sound similar to Antonino, sorted by popularity.

Anthony / Antonio / Antoine / Anton / Antwan / Antony / Antwon / Antione / Antone / Antonia /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Antonino

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Antonino a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Antonino?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

an-toh-NEE-noh · /ˌæntoʊˈniːnoʊ/

Around the world

• Antonio (Italian/Spanish) — The base form in Italian and Spanish.
• Antoine (French) — The French cognate.

Spellings and nicknames

• Antonin — Cognate form used in French and Czech.

Nicknames: NinoToniTonino

Famous bearers

• Antonino Rocca — Argentine-Italian professional wrestler (1921–1977) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Anthony in full Italian dress — four syllables, a Nino inside it, and deep family heritage.

Worth knowing

• The 'priceless' meaning for Anthony is folk etymology; long for English paperwork.