A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Antonie since 1960
Babies named Antonie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1982, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antonie's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 195 |
| 1980s | 244 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Antonie is a rare variant of Anthony that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, though even then it was never common. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2018, with 2025 data showing renewed interest. Currently, Antonie is given to about 1 in 244,011 newborns, making it a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory reflects a broader revival of classic names from the 1970s. Its appeal lies in its uniqueness while still being recognizable through the familiar Anthony root.
Antonie is a variant of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of Etruscan origin with uncertain meaning. Later folk etymology associated it with the Greek anthos, meaning flower. The name has been used across Europe in various forms, particularly in Dutch and French contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Tony, Tonie
Sibling names for Antonie
Names that share Antonie's style, for a brother or sister.
