Boy · #3,129 in 2026

Antimo

Name: Popularity of the name Antimo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Antimo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dimenhydrinate, also known as diphenhydramine/8-chlorotheophylline salt and sold under the brand names Dramamine and Gravol, among others, is an over-the-counter medication used to treat motion sickness and nausea. Dimenhydrinate is a theoclate salt composed of diphenhydramine and 8-chlorotheophylline in a 1:1 ratio.

Current Rank

#3,129

Peak Rank

#3,129 (1940)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1940

Last Year

1940

Peak Year

#3129

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Antimo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Dimenhydrinate (originally known as Compound 1694) was being tested as a potential treatment for hay fever and hives at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1947 by allergists Dr. Leslie Gay and Dr. Paul Carliner. Among those who received the drug was a pregnant woman who had suffered from motion sickness her entire life. She remained symptom-free if she took dimenhydrinate a few minutes before boarding a trolley, whereas the placebo was ineffective. To confirm these findings, the following year, G.D. Searle & Co. conducted a trial in which dimenhydrinate or placebo was given to U.S. troops crossing the

The Story of Antimo

Antimo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1940, when 6 Antimos were born — ranking #3,129 that year. As of 2026, Antimo ranks #3,129 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Antimos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Antimo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Antimo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Animo
Antido
Antico
Antigo
Anhima
Antenna
Antony
Antennae
Antena
Antum
Animaux
Antinode

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Antimo

What does the name Antimo mean?

How popular is Antimo in 2026?

In 2026, Antimo ranks #3,129 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Antimo most popular?

Antimo reached its peak popularity in 1940, ranking #3,129 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Antimo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Antimo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Antimo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Antimo include Casto, Wannie, Delmond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Antimo

Antimo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Antimo's peak popularity came in 1940 when it ranked #3,129. Use the chart and map above to compare Antimo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.