girls' name · peaked 1915

Antonina

Borrowed from Latin Antōnīna, feminine form of Antōnīnus, derivative of Antōnius.

Every Antonina since 1893 — 2,804 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
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1915Girls
Rank 2025
#5,110
among girls
Babies in 2025
25
named Antonina
Peak year
1915
57 babies
All-time total
2,804
since 1893

The story of Antonina

Antonina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,110 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1893, 2,804 American babies have been named Antonina. Its peak came in 1915, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Antonina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Antonina year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 25 #5,110
2024 23 #5,464
2023 18 #6,447
2022 22 #5,660
2021 20 #5,978
2020 18 #6,346
2019 22 #5,630
2018 25 #5,170
2017 26 #5,064
2016 29 #4,747
2015 32 #4,415
2014 25 #5,330
2013 27 #5,029
2012 25 #5,413
2011 17 #7,146
2010 29 #4,872
2009 23 #5,913
2008 26 #5,452
2007 24 #5,726
2006 22 #5,932
2005 28 #4,715
2004 21 #5,762
2003 34 #3,950
2002 31 #4,073
2001 34 #3,790
2000 25 #4,664
1995 27 #3,888
1990 27 #3,819
1985 21 #3,861
1980 24 #3,422
1975 32 #2,457
1970 19 #3,315
1965 15 #3,269
1960 22 #2,574
1955 15 #2,980
1950 16 #2,542
1945 16 #2,151
1940 13 #2,305
1935 12 #2,445
1930 23 #1,663
1925 24 #1,750
1920 28 #1,551
1915 57 #865
1910 14 #1,209
1905 6 #1,708
1900 7 #1,576
1895 5 #1,607
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Antonina

  1. Antonina Krivoshapka Athlete · b. 1987

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Antonina mean?

Borrowed from Latin Antōnīna, feminine form of Antōnīnus, derivative of Antōnius.

How popular is the name Antonina in 2025?

Antonina ranked #5,110 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Antonina?

2,804 babies have been named Antonina in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Antonina most popular?

Antonina peaked in 1915, when 57 newborns received the name.

Is Antonina a boy or girl name?

Antonina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Antonina rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Antonina?

Well-known people named Antonina include Antonina Krivoshapka (athlete).

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