Holding steady.
Popularity of Anntoinette since 1946
Babies named Anntoinette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anntoinette's real moment was 1981.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anntoinette is a rare and distinctive spelling of the classic French name Antoinette, famously associated with Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, but its popularity has never been widespread. Its peak year came in 1981, when it ranked approximately #4,832, and it has since maintained a stable but extremely low level of usage, with no recorded births reaching the top 1,000 in recent decades. The name has never been recorded in any top state lists, reflecting its very limited geographical distribution. Parents choosing Anntoinette today might appreciate its elegant French heritage and the feminine finish with the common nickname options Ann, Annie, or Nettie.
Anntoinette is a rare spelling variant of Antoinette, the French feminine form of Antoine (English Anthony). The name ultimately derives from the Roman family name Antonius, whose etymology is debated; it may be of Etruscan origin. Antoinette has been used in France since the Middle Ages and was famously borne by Marie Antoinette, queen of France in the 18th century. The doubled 'n' in Anntoinette reflects an anglicized or phonetic spelling adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Nettie
Variants: Antoinette, Antoinetta, Antonette
Sibling names for Anntoinette
Names that share Anntoinette's style, for a brother or sister.
