Antoinette Girl
Origin(s)
French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'priceless'; Latin: 'invaluable'
Historical & Cultural Background
Antoinette is a feminine form of the name Antoine, which is derived from the Latin Antonius. The name gained popularity in France, particularly in the 18th century, partly due to the historical figure Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France. It has been associated with elegance and nobility, often used in royal contexts.
Trend Summary
Antoinette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Aurelia, Charlotte, Genevieve, Marguerite, Emmanuelle
Variants
- Antoin
- Toinette
International Variants
- Antoinette (French)
- Antonietta (Italian)
- Antonina (Polish)
Famous people named Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, known for her extravagant lifestyle.
Antoinette Perry was an American actress and director, known for her contributions to the theater and the Tony Awards.
Antoinette de Mauban was a French writer and feminist, recognized for her literary works in the 19th century.
Antoinette Brown Blackwell was the first woman to be ordained as a minister in the United States, advocating for women's rights.
Fictional characters named Antoinette
Antoinette is a character in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, known for her beauty and charm.
Antoinette is featured in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Unity' as a character involved in the French Revolution.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antoinette was first seen in the United States in 1880. Antoinette has ranked as high as #296 nationally which occurred in 1924 and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Antoinette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Antoinette (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
WA | 7 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 29 |
1882 | 35 |
1883 | 44 |
1884 | 35 |
1885 | 41 |
1886 | 46 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 66 |
1889 | 69 |
1890 | 66 |
1891 | 69 |
1892 | 72 |
1893 | 63 |
1894 | 91 |
1895 | 96 |
1896 | 91 |
1897 | 97 |
1898 | 126 |
1899 | 130 |
1900 | 133 |
1901 | 141 |
1902 | 143 |
1903 | 159 |
1904 | 186 |
1905 | 181 |
1906 | 210 |
1907 | 254 |
1908 | 266 |
1909 | 296 |
1910 | 320 |
1911 | 388 |
1912 | 507 |
1913 | 646 |
1914 | 830 |
1915 | 1,047 |
1916 | 1,063 |
1917 | 1,177 |
1918 | 1,148 |
1919 | 1,090 |
1920 | 1,162 |
1921 | 1,234 |
1922 | 1,271 |
1923 | 1,251 |
1924 | 1,333 |
1925 | 1,172 |
1926 | 1,158 |
1927 | 1,033 |
1928 | 1,027 |
1929 | 937 |
1930 | 976 |
1931 | 878 |
1932 | 787 |
1933 | 646 |
1934 | 616 |
1935 | 627 |
1936 | 662 |
1937 | 687 |
1938 | 739 |
1939 | 766 |
1940 | 741 |
1941 | 732 |
1942 | 867 |
1943 | 800 |
1944 | 733 |
1945 | 735 |
1946 | 781 |
1947 | 992 |
1948 | 974 |
1949 | 889 |
1950 | 860 |
1951 | 899 |
1952 | 968 |
1953 | 878 |
1954 | 961 |
1955 | 846 |
1956 | 952 |
1957 | 943 |
1958 | 859 |
1959 | 878 |
1960 | 932 |
1961 | 1,008 |
1962 | 996 |
1963 | 1,055 |
1964 | 1,025 |
1965 | 994 |
1966 | 951 |
1967 | 1,032 |
1968 | 964 |
1969 | 981 |
1970 | 1,020 |
1971 | 968 |
1972 | 802 |
1973 | 761 |
1974 | 684 |
1975 | 646 |
1976 | 611 |
1977 | 554 |
1978 | 537 |
1979 | 620 |
1980 | 590 |
1981 | 665 |
1982 | 687 |
1983 | 633 |
1984 | 651 |
1985 | 690 |
1986 | 780 |
1987 | 788 |
1988 | 745 |
1989 | 702 |
1990 | 753 |
1991 | 593 |
1992 | 515 |
1993 | 447 |
1994 | 401 |
1995 | 364 |
1996 | 349 |
1997 | 318 |
1998 | 285 |
1999 | 261 |
2000 | 214 |
2001 | 204 |
2002 | 146 |
2003 | 129 |
2004 | 145 |
2005 | 151 |
2006 | 121 |
2007 | 143 |
2008 | 109 |
2009 | 116 |
2010 | 93 |
2011 | 83 |
2012 | 83 |
2013 | 73 |
2014 | 93 |
2015 | 78 |
2016 | 68 |
2017 | 67 |
2018 | 57 |
2019 | 59 |
2020 | 71 |
2021 | 67 |
2022 | 61 |
2023 | 51 |
2024 | 57 |