Antoinette
From French Antoinette, feminine diminutive of Antoine, equivalent to Anthony.
Every Antoinette since 1880 — 78,789 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Antoinette
Antoinette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,002 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 78,789 American babies have been named Antoinette. Its peak came in 1924, when 1,333 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Antoinette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Antoinette 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 | 55 | #3,002 | — | — |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,895 | — | — |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,188 | — | — |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,795 | — | — |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,590 | — | — |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,441 | — | — |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,818 | — | — |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,912 | — | — |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,604 | — | — |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,598 | — | — |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,356 | — | — |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,081 | — | — |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,462 | — | — |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,266 | — | — |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,261 | — | — |
| 2010 | 93 | #2,119 | — | — |
| 2009 | 116 | #1,838 | — | — |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,930 | — | — |
| 2007 | 143 | #1,580 | — | — |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,724 | — | — |
| 2005 | 151 | #1,417 | — | — |
| 2004 | 145 | #1,427 | — | — |
| 2003 | 129 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 2001 | 204 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 2000 | 214 | #991 | — | — |
| 1995 | 364 | #611 | — | — |
| 1990 | 753 | #354 | — | — |
| 1985 | 690 | #340 | — | — |
| 1980 | 590 | #389 | — | — |
| 1975 | 646 | #341 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,020 | #288 | — | — |
| 1965 | 994 | #273 | — | — |
| 1960 | 932 | #307 | — | — |
| 1955 | 846 | #299 | — | — |
| 1950 | 860 | #260 | — | — |
| 1945 | 735 | #249 | — | — |
| 1940 | 741 | #227 | — | — |
| 1935 | 627 | #249 | — | — |
| 1930 | 976 | #197 | 5 | #4,023 |
| 1925 | 1,172 | #187 | — | — |
| 1920 | 1,162 | #180 | — | — |
| 1915 | 1,047 | #173 | — | — |
| 1910 | 320 | #200 | — | — |
| 1905 | 181 | #236 | — | — |
| 1900 | 133 | #282 | — | — |
| 1895 | 96 | #288 | — | — |
| 1890 | 66 | #310 | — | — |
| 1885 | 41 | #317 | — | — |
| 1880 | 19 | #375 | — | — |
Famous people named Antoinette
- Antoinette de Mérode Nobleman · 1828–1864
- Antoinette de Bourbon Politician · 1494–1583
- Antoinette Nana Djimou Athlete · b. 1985
- Antoinette de Jong Skater · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antoinette mean?
From French Antoinette, feminine diminutive of Antoine, equivalent to Anthony.
How popular is the name Antoinette in 2025?
Antoinette ranked #3,002 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Antoinette?
78,789 babies have been named Antoinette in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Antoinette most popular?
Antoinette peaked in 1924, when 1,333 newborns received the name.
Is Antoinette a boy or girl name?
Antoinette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Antoinette rising or falling?
Antoinette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Antoinette?
Well-known people named Antoinette include Antoinette de Mérode (nobleman), Antoinette de Bourbon (politician), Antoinette Nana Djimou (athlete).