Antonina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-TOH-nee-nah /ænˈtoʊ.nɪ.nə/
Origin: Latin; Italian; Slavic
Meaning: Latin: priceless; Italian: beyond praise; Slavic: antonine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Antonina has its roots in the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to derive from the Etruscan language, although its exact meaning remains uncertain. The name Antonius was borne by a prominent Roman family, most notably Marcus Antonius, known in English as Mark Antony.
The feminine form, Antonina, emerged in the late Roman Empire and was used in various forms across different cultures, eventually making its way into the vernacular of several European languages, including Italian, Spanish, and Polish, before entering English usage. Historically, the name Antonina has been associated with several notable figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances is Saint Antonina, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her story, along with others, contributed to the name's spread through Christian communities during the Middle Ages.
The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of interest in classical names and their historical significance. Culturally, Antonina has been linked to themes of nobility and strength, reflecting the qualities often attributed to its male counterpart, Antonius.
The name has appeared in various literary and artistic works, symbolizing grace and resilience. In Slavic cultures, diminutive forms such as Tonya or Ninka have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and affection in familial contexts.
Overall, Antonina carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, representing a blend of ancient roots and enduring significance.
Famous people named Antonina
In this section, you will find notable people named Antonina. 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 Antonina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Antonina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Antonina Artaud is a dancer and choreographer best known for her work in contemporary dance and her contributions to the Paris dance scene.
Antonina G. is a singer and songwriter best known for her hit singles and performances in various music festivals.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antonina was first seen in the United States in 1893.
Antonina has ranked as high as #777 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Antonina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Antonina 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 Antonina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Antonina (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
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 Antonina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1924 | 37 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1916 | 44 |
| 1915 | 57 |
| 1914 | 39 |
| 1913 | 33 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |