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Dantonio
Pronounced dan-TOH-nee-oh /dænˈtoʊnioʊ/Low
Meaning: Dantonio reads as the Italian surname form D'Antonio, 'son of Antonio,' reworked as a given name. Antonio and its parent Antonius are an old Roman family name of uncertain meaning, later popularly linked to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy.' As a first name Dantonio joins the family of Da-, De- and D'-prefixed American coinages.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Dantonio takes the shape of the Italian surname D'Antonio, meaning 'son of Antonio,' and recasts it as a first name in the American tradition of D-prefixed coinages. Antonio descends from the Roman Antonius, a clan name of debated origin often glossed as 'priceless.'
It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak around 1979, though it saw scattered use for decades afterward. A boy named Dantonio then is in his mid-forties today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dantonio mean?
It is a coined name from the Italian D'Antonio, 'son of Antonio,' tied to the Roman Antonius.
How do you pronounce Dantonio?
It is said dan-TOH-nee-oh /dænˈtoʊnioʊ/ - four syllables.
Is Dantonio a boy or girl name?
Dantonio is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Dantonio?
It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.