Holding steady.
Popularity of Antoniette since 1910
Babies named Antoniette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1967, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antoniette's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 118 |
| 1960s | 165 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antoniette was first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1910 and reached its peak popularity in 1911, a period when elaborately feminine French-Italian names were fashionable. Though it never entered the top 1000 nationally, its rarity gives it a vintage charm. The name has remained very stable in usage since the mid-20th century, appearing only occasionally on birth certificates. Today, Antoniette is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a classic name with European flair, one that recalls the elegance of the early 1900s without being widely used.
Antoniette is a variant of Antoinette, the feminine diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin. Traditionally associated with the Latin 'antius' (priceless) or Greek 'anthos' (flower). Antoinette became prominent in France via Marie Antoinette and spread across Europe. Antoniette, with its Italianate spelling, appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in 1911.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Nettie, Toni, Nina
Variants: Antoinette, Antonetta, Antonina
Sibling names for Antoniette
Names that share Antoniette's style, for a brother or sister.
