Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Antonette since 1883
Babies named Antonette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 37 |
| 1890s | 125 |
| 1900s | 242 |
| 1910s | 971 |
| 1920s | 1,114 |
| 1930s | 581 |
| 1940s | 519 |
| 1950s | 709 |
| 1960s | 884 |
| 1970s | 838 |
| 1980s | 771 |
| 1990s | 651 |
| 2000s | 252 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Antonette entered U.S. records in 1883 and enjoyed modest popularity, reaching its highest rank in 1915. Since the late 1980s, however, its usage has steadily declined, and it fell out of the top thousand names after that decade. Despite its obscurity today, Antonette carries a classic feel with its Italianate ending and connection to the enduring Anthony family. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with vintage charm.
Antonette is a feminine diminutive of Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. The name was popularized in Italy as Antonietta and later adopted into English as Antonette. In Christian tradition, Saint Anthony the Great is a notable bearer, but the name's meaning, often cited as 'priceless one,' is uncertain. It saw moderate use in the United States from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries.
Where Antonette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toni, Nettie, Anne
Variants: Antoinette, Antonetta, Antonietta
Sibling names for Antonette
Names that share Antonette's style, for a brother or sister.
