boy's name
Antonius
an-TOH-nee-us
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 657
Antonius is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Antonius is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1992, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Antonius Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 43 |
How Popular Is Antonius?
In 2024, Antonius was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Antonius Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Antonius
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Antonius Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Antonius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Antonius
- Pronunciation an-TOH-nee-us
Sibling Names for Antonius
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Antonius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Antonius
How popular is the name Antonius?
In 2024, Antonius was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Antonius a girl's or a boy's name?
Antonius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Antonius?
Antonius has 4 syllables.
When was Antonius most popular?
Antonius peaked in 1992, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.