Antoine Boy

Popularity: #843 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ahn-TWAN /ɑ̃.twɑ̃/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'priceless'; Latin: 'invaluable'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Antoine is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to have originated from the Etruscan language, although its exact meaning remains uncertain. The transition from Antonius to Antoine occurred through the influence of Old French, where the name was adapted as Antoine.

This evolution reflects the broader linguistic shifts in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly as Latin gave way to the vernacular languages that would shape modern European tongues, including French and English. Historically, the name Antoine is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 13th century and became a prominent saint in Christianity.

His feast day is celebrated on June 13, and he is often invoked for help in finding lost items. The name also gained prominence through various French monarchs, most notably Antoine de Bourbon, who was a significant figure in the French Wars of Religion during the 16th century.

His lineage contributed to the royal houses of France, further embedding the name in the historical narrative of the country. Culturally, Antoine carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with leadership and valor due to its historical bearers.

The name has been celebrated in literature and art, reflecting the virtues of its namesakes. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Tony have emerged in various cultures, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different languages and regions.

Overall, Antoine encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and historical significance, making it a name of considerable cultural resonance.

Famous people named Antoine

In this section, you will find notable people named Antoine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Antoine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Antoine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a writer best known for The Little Prince, Night Flight, and Wind, Sand and Stars.

Antoine Griezmann is a professional footballer best known for his time with Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona, and the French national team.

Antoine Fuqua is a film director best known for Training Day, The Equalizer, and Southpaw.

Antoine Walker is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and the NBA All-Star Game.

Fictional characters named Antoine

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Antoine Doinel is a fictional character from the film series The 400 Blows and its sequels. He is a young boy who experiences the struggles of adolescence in post-war France.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Antoine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JulienLucGabrielMaximeÉmileVictor

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antoine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AntonyAndréAlainArnaudAurelienAugustinAlphonseAdrian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Antoine was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Antoine has ranked as high as #557 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, Louisiana, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Antoine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Antoine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Antoine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Antoine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 95 95 0
2024 107 107 0
2023 113 113 0
2022 108 108 0
2021 142 142 0
2020 127 127 0
2019 140 140 0
2018 191 191 0
2017 192 192 0
2016 196 196 0
2015 204 204 0
2014 194 194 0
2013 211 211 0
2012 251 251 0
2011 238 238 0
2010 278 278 0
2009 281 281 0
2008 344 344 0
2007 349 349 0
2006 371 371 0
2005 369 369 0
2004 336 336 0
2003 318 318 0
2002 315 315 0
2001 339 339 0
2000 336 336 0
1999 352 352 0
1998 355 355 0
1997 363 363 0
1996 340 333 7
1995 306 306 0
1994 357 352 5
1993 453 446 7
1992 502 495 7
1991 522 516 6
1990 656 651 5
1989 716 706 10
1988 756 743 13
1987 812 802 10
1986 804 793 11
1985 840 829 11
1984 795 779 16
1983 771 755 16
1982 772 756 16
1981 728 716 12
1980 758 746 12
1979 786 769 17
1978 670 650 20
1977 708 692 16
1976 733 715 18
1975 638 619 19
1974 525 510 15
1973 545 529 16
1972 544 525 19
1971 430 419 11
1970 409 400 9
1969 350 341 9
1968 253 246 7
1967 199 194 5
1966 154 149 5
1965 169 160 9
1964 169 169 0
1963 146 146 0
1962 130 130 0
1961 158 158 0
1960 162 162 0
1959 141 141 0
1958 107 107 0
1957 76 76 0
1956 38 38 0
1955 31 31 0
1954 37 37 0
1953 32 32 0
1952 32 32 0
1951 30 30 0
1950 26 26 0
1949 24 24 0
1948 23 18 5
1947 21 21 0
1946 16 16 0
1945 21 21 0
1944 18 18 0
1943 19 19 0
1942 23 23 0
1941 24 24 0
1940 20 20 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 12 12 0
1936 19 19 0
1935 25 25 0
1934 21 21 0
1933 17 17 0
1932 32 32 0
1931 21 21 0
1930 31 31 0
1929 21 21 0
1928 37 37 0
1927 29 29 0
1926 32 32 0
1925 25 25 0
1924 23 23 0
1923 27 27 0
1922 31 31 0
1921 35 35 0
1920 25 25 0
1919 36 36 0
1918 28 28 0
1917 29 29 0
1916 30 30 0
1915 24 24 0
1914 17 17 0
1913 18 18 0
1912 19 19 0
1911 17 17 0
1910 12 12 0
1909 12 12 0
1908 11 11 0
1907 13 13 0
1906 11 11 0
1905 7 7 0
1904 12 12 0
1902 9 9 0
1901 8 8 0
1900 14 14 0
1898 6 6 0
1897 7 7 0
1896 10 10 0
1893 6 6 0
1892 5 5 0
1891 6 6 0
1890 9 9 0
1888 8 8 0
1886 7 7 0
1885 6 6 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 8 8 0
1882 7 7 0

Top States for Antoine (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 13
19%
NY 8
12%
TX 7
10%
MD 7
10%
PA 7
10%
FL 6
9%
NJ 6
9%
IL 5
7%
LA 5
7%
MA 5
7%