boys' name · peaked 1985

Antoine

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Every Antoine since 1882 — 27,652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,708
among boys
Babies in 2025
95
named Antoine
Peak year
1985
840 babies
All-time total
27,652
since 1882

The story of Antoine

Antoine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,708 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1882, 27,652 American babies have been named Antoine. Its peak came in 1985, when 840 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Antoine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Antoine year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 95 #1,708
2024 107 #1,599
2023 113 #1,548
2022 108 #1,611
2021 142 #1,317
2020 127 #1,378
2019 140 #1,309
2018 191 #1,059
2017 192 #1,048
2016 196 #1,023
2015 204 #998
2014 194 #1,039
2013 211 #943
2012 251 #846
2011 238 #877
2010 278 #788
2009 281 #794
2008 344 #691
2007 349 #682
2006 371 #632
2005 369 #610
2004 336 #628
2003 318 #643
2002 315 #626
2001 339 #588
2000 336 #589
1995 306 #584
1990 5 #13,112 651 #362
1985 11 #6,054 829 #262
1980 12 #5,565 746 #281
1975 19 #3,518 619 #304
1970 9 #5,428 400 #406
1965 9 #4,511 160 #602
1960 162 #613
1955 31 #1,372
1950 26 #1,436
1945 21 #1,447
1940 20 #1,521
1935 25 #1,356
1930 31 #1,283
1925 25 #1,496
1920 25 #1,507
1915 24 #1,374
1910 12 #932
1905 7 #1,007
1900 14 #681
1895
1890 9 #667
1885 6 #841
1880

Famous people named Antoine

  1. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Writer · 1900–1944
  2. Antoine Lavoisier Chemist · 1743–1794
  3. Antoine of Navarre Politician · 1518–1562
  4. Antoine François Prévost Writer · 1697–1763
  5. Antoine Galland Writer · 1646–1715

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Antoine mean?

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How popular is the name Antoine in 2025?

Antoine ranked #1,708 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Antoine?

27,652 babies have been named Antoine in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Antoine most popular?

Antoine peaked in 1985, when 840 newborns received the name.

Is Antoine a boy or girl name?

Antoine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Antoine rising or falling?

Antoine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Antoine?

Well-known people named Antoine include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (writer), Antoine Lavoisier (chemist), Antoine of Navarre (politician).

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