Declining since 1991, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Antone since 1881
Babies named Antone per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antone's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 87 |
| 1890s | 110 |
| 1900s | 135 |
| 1910s | 877 |
| 1920s | 965 |
| 1930s | 440 |
| 1940s | 457 |
| 1950s | 453 |
| 1960s | 467 |
| 1970s | 550 |
| 1980s | 464 |
| 1990s | 415 |
| 2000s | 305 |
| 2010s | 179 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Antone is a rare masculine name that has seen a long decline in use. It was first recorded in the United States in 1881, reaching its peak popularity in 1891. Since 1991, its trajectory has been falling, and it now ranks 7,679 as of 2025, with only about 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name. Its simple, classic sound ties it to the more common Anthony, yet it retains a distinct identity. The name was most common in the 1890s, though it has not seen a revival in recent decades. No top states for the name are recorded, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country.
Antone is a variant of Anton, itself a short form of Anthony. The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of unclear etymology, possibly from Greek anthos 'flower' or from Etruscan roots. Antone has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it was most popular in the late 19th century.
Where Antone 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.
“Antone” around the world
Where Antone lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Ant
Sibling names for Antone
Names that share Antone's style, for a brother or sister.
