Holding steady.
Popularity of Antionne since 1971
Babies named Antionne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antionne's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antionne is a modern respelling of Antoine, a name with ancient Roman roots. While the original Antoine has a long history in Europe, the 'Antionne' variant appears to have originated in the United States around the early 1970s. According to Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1971, and it reached its highest usage in 1974, though it has never been common. The name has remained in steady but very low use, with a stable trajectory through 2025. It has not been concentrated in any particular state. Antionne offers a distinctive spelling for parents who like the sound of Antoine but want a more unique look. Its rarity means a child named Antionne is likely to be the only one with that name in most social circles.
Antionne is a modern spelling variant of Antoine, the French form of the Latin name Antonius. The name Antonius was borne by the Roman general Mark Antony and has been widely adopted across Europe. Its ultimate etymology is uncertain, though it may relate to the Greek word 'anthos' meaning 'flower' or an Etruscan root. The spelling Antionne emerged primarily in the United States in the late 20th century as a distinctive respelling of Antoine, influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Tone, Ant
Sibling names for Antionne
Names that share Antionne's style, for a brother or sister.
