The name Deantonio is of Italian origin and means "of Saint Anthony". It is a variant spelling of the Italian name Antonio, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy".
Anthony was the name of a popular 3rd-century Christian martyr who became known as Saint Anthony. The name Deantonio is therefore associated with this saint and his devotion to God.
The name Deantonio has not been particularly common throughout history, but it has been used in Italian-speaking communities and among people of Italian descent around the world.
There are no notable historical figures named Deantonio, but there have been a few people with this name who have made contributions in various fields. For example, Deantonio Washington is an American football player who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Denver Broncos.
The name Deantonio has seen a fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 39 babies born with this name since 1984. The peak years for this name were 1986 and 1991, each with 9 and 8 births respectively. Interestingly, there have been two periods where Deantonio was quite popular, one from 1984 to 1989 (with a total of 14 births) and another from 1991 to 1992 (with a total of 15 births). However, after 1998, the name Deantonio seems to have fallen out of favor, with no recorded births since then. Despite its recent decline in popularity, this unique name has made its mark on American history through its periodic appearances over the past few decades.