Declining since 1985, #1,708 for boys today.
Popularity of Antoine since 1882
Babies named Antoine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antoine's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 42 |
| 1890s | 49 |
| 1900s | 97 |
| 1910s | 230 |
| 1920s | 285 |
| 1930s | 209 |
| 1940s | 204 |
| 1950s | 550 |
| 1960s | 1,855 |
| 1970s | 5,828 |
| 1980s | 7,625 |
| 1990s | 4,169 |
| 2000s | 3,358 |
| 2010s | 2,095 |
| 2020s | 692 |
Meaning & origin
Antoine is a classic French name that has been in consistent use in the United States since at least 1882, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its peak popularity in 1976, when it ranked highest among American baby boys. However, since 1985 its usage has been on a steady decline, reflecting broader trends away from formal French names in English-speaking countries. In 2025, Antoine ranks 1,708, with roughly 1 in 17,980 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has found particular favor in southern states such as Alabama, Florida, and Virginia, where it has historically been more common than in other regions. Its enduring appeal lies in its elegant sound and strong cultural resonance, particularly within French-American communities.
Antoine is the French form of the Latin name Antonius, a Roman family name of possible Etruscan origin. The meaning is uncertain but often interpreted as 'priceless' or 'inestimable' via folk etymology. The name became widespread in France through the popularity of Saint Anthony the Great, a 3rd-century Egyptian hermit and founder of Christian monasticism.
Where Antoine is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Antoine” around the world
Where Antoine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#47
in 2024
Quebec
#41
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Toni, Ant
Sibling names for Antoine
Names that share Antoine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Marie, Camille, Sophie, Juliette, Claire, Angelique, Dominique, Antionette, Antoinette, Markeisha, Nathalie, Lashay, Lizzette, Magali, Veronique, Alizee, Angenette, Antoniette, Antwanette, Fabienne, Jacquita, Moniqua, Shavone, Toinette, Anntoinette, Dennisha, Domique, Jacquelina, Latrina, Shenia, Tonnette, Antoinett, Helane, Roneka, Takeira
Brothers: Pierre, Louis, Charles, Jacques, Philippe, Marcel, Alexandre, Stephane, Christophe, Jeremie, Laurent, Mathieu, Olivier, Yves, Achille, Fabrice, Matthieu, Maxime, Romain, Thierry, Toussaint, Yannick, Dierre, Guillaume, Jacquese, Jeremaine, Phillippe, Romone
Names like Antoine
Names whose popularity has moved with Antoine's over the last 50 years.
