Antonie: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#9,783

among boys · ↓740 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Antonie

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1982

32 babies

All-time total

807

#5,967 all-time among boys

First recorded

1898

in Social Security records

Antonie popularity over time

807 babies have been named Antonie since 1898, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	5	–	5	1	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	10	–	10	1	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	47	47	5	–	#2,419
1970s	–	195	195	20	+315%	#1,707
1980s	–	244	244	24	+25%	#1,776
1990s	6	128	134	13	-45%	#3,342
2000s	–	95	95	10	-29%	#6,287
2010s	–	45	45	5	-53%	#8,855
2020s (to 2025)	–	32	32	5	+19%	#9,043

The story of Antonie

Antonie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,783 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1898, 807 American babies have been named Antonie. Its peak came in 1982, when 32 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 Antonie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Antonie?

The median living Antonie is about 39 years old; half are between 28 and 47. An estimated 800 people named Antonie are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Antonie 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	–	–	7	#9,783
2024	–	–	8	#9,043
2023	–	–	6	#10,914
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	5	#12,272
2020	–	–	6	#10,688
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	5	#12,392
2016	–	–	7	#9,726
2015	–	–	–	–
2014	–	–	7	#9,711
2013	–	–	7	#9,715
2012	–	–	6	#10,883
2011	–	–	5	#12,410
2010	–	–	8	#8,855
2009	–	–	13	#6,454
2008	–	–	13	#6,417
2007	–	–	13	#6,287
2006	–	–	8	#8,779
2005	–	–	5	#11,582
2004	–	–	8	#8,187
2003	–	–	8	#7,895
2002	–	–	10	#6,561
2001	–	–	9	#6,967
2000	–	–	8	#7,475
1995	–	–	12	#4,806
1990	–	–	15	#3,791
1985	–	–	22	#2,361
1980	–	–	20	#2,449
1975	–	–	29	#1,707
1970	–	–	16	#2,296
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	7	#3,355
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	5	#4,391	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Antonie

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Dutch microbiologist (1632–1723) 17th century
2 Antonie Pannekoek Dutch astronomer and Marxist theorist (1873–1960) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Antonie, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Antonie?

The median living Antonie is about 39 years old. Half of all living Antonies are between 28 and 47 years old.

How many people named Antonie are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Antonie are alive in the United States, based on 807 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Antonie mean?

Antonie is a given name with several origins and uses.

How popular is the name Antonie in 2025?

Antonie ranked #9,783 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Antonie?

807 babies have been named Antonie in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Antonie most popular?

Antonie peaked in 1982, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Antonie a boy or girl name?

Antonie is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Antonie rising or falling?

Antonie is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Antonie?

Well-known people named Antonie include Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (biologist), Antonie Pannekoek (astronomer).

Names like Antonie

Names that sound and feel close to Antonie: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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