Holding steady.
Popularity of Antoinett since 1956
Babies named Antoinett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antoinett's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antoinett represents a scarce spelling variation of the classic French name Antoinette. First recorded in 1956, the name saw its peak usage in 1973, though it never reached high rank. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it appears only occasionally. Derived from Anthony, the name carries the layered meaning of 'priceless one' or 'flower', though the exact origin of Anthony remains uncertain. While Antoinette is historically tied to French royalty, this streamlined form is far less common. Parents drawn to vintage French names with a subtle twist might consider this choice, which remains outside the top 1000 but offers a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Antoinett is a rare and ornate spelling variant of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine, which corresponds to Latin Antonius. The root name Anthony is of uncertain Etruscan origin, but has long been associated with the Latin word 'antius' meaning 'priceless' or with Greek 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. Antoinette was borne by the ill-fated Queen Marie Antoinette of France, which gave the name a historical but complex legacy. The variant spelling Antoinett strips one 'e' and appears only sporadically in records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Netta, Nettie, Toni
Variants: Antoinette, Antonietta, Antonette
Sibling names for Antoinett
Names that share Antoinett's style, for a brother or sister.
