Holding steady.
Popularity of Anthonette since 1918
Babies named Anthonette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anthonette is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1948, when it ranked among the top choices for girls, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. Its trajectory has been remarkably stable over the decades, with very low but consistent usage, and it was first recorded in the U.S. Social Security data in 1918. The name follows the pattern of French-influenced feminines ending in -ette, such as Antoinette and Bernadette, but remains far less common. Despite its rarity, Anthonette carries a vintage charm tied to mid-century naming trends. Its top states have been too few to note, but it has appeared sporadically across the country, never concentrated in any single region.
Anthonette is a feminine form of Anthony, which traces back to the Roman family name Antonius. The ultimate etymology of Antonius is uncertain but may be of Etruscan origin. The name Anthony gained popularity through Saint Anthony the Great and later Saint Anthony of Padua. Anthonette emerged as a rare elaboration, combining Anthony with the French feminine suffix -ette.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Nettie, Toni
Variants: Antoinette, Antonette, Antonietta
Sibling names for Anthonette
Names that share Anthonette's style, for a brother or sister.
