Holding steady.
Popularity of Antonique since 1978
Babies named Antonique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antonique first entered U.S. birth records in 1978 and reached its peak year of usage in 1995, though it has never charted in the national Top 1000. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating a small but persistent level of use over the decades. It is a modern invention, likely inspired by French-sounding names like Dominique or Monique, combined with the classic Anton root. Because it has never been common, many parents choose it for its distinctiveness. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Antonique is a modern English coinage, formed by adding the fashionable French-sounding suffix -ique to the root name Anton or Anthony. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 and saw its peak usage in 1995. The name does not have a long historical trail and is best understood as a creative elaboration rather than a traditional name with ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toni, Nique
Variants: Antoinique, Antonique, Antonique
Sibling names for Antonique
Names that share Antonique's style, for a brother or sister.
