Antonina Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Sibling suggestions

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

AntoniaAnastasiaAlessandraAdrianaAmeliaAurora

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antonina. 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.

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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 #1639 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Illinois.

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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 25 25
2024 23 23
2023 18 18
2022 22 22
2021 20 20
2020 18 18
2019 22 22
2018 25 25
2017 26 26
2016 29 29
2015 32 32
2014 25 25
2013 27 27
2012 25 25
2011 17 17
2010 29 29
2009 23 23
2008 26 26
2007 24 24
2006 22 22
2005 28 28
2004 21 21
2003 34 34
2002 31 31
2001 34 34
2000 25 25
1999 22 22
1998 28 28
1997 22 22
1996 23 23
1995 27 27
1994 17 17
1993 29 29
1992 21 21
1991 16 16
1990 27 27
1989 28 28
1988 29 29
1987 22 22
1986 23 23
1985 21 21
1984 18 18
1983 20 20
1982 24 24
1981 21 21
1980 24 24
1979 24 24
1978 23 23
1977 23 23
1976 27 27
1975 32 32
1974 26 26
1973 21 21
1972 29 29
1971 42 42
1970 19 19
1969 28 28
1968 23 23
1967 15 15
1966 22 22
1965 15 15
1964 16 16
1963 24 24
1962 16 16
1961 15 15
1960 22 22
1959 21 21
1958 20 20
1957 11 11
1956 16 16
1955 15 15
1954 22 22
1953 14 14
1952 15 15
1951 13 13
1950 16 16
1949 16 16
1948 20 20
1947 19 19
1946 14 14
1945 16 16
1944 13 13
1943 18 18
1942 18 18
1941 12 12
1940 13 13
1939 9 9
1938 12 12
1937 11 11
1936 22 22
1935 12 12
1934 18 18
1933 15 15
1932 18 18
1931 19 19
1930 23 23
1929 25 25
1928 36 36
1927 25 25
1926 25 25
1925 24 24
1924 37 37
1923 32 32
1922 33 33
1921 38 38
1920 28 28
1919 38 38
1918 37 37
1917 33 33
1916 44 44
1915 57 57
1914 39 39
1913 33 33
1912 19 19
1911 12 12
1910 14 14
1909 15 15
1908 10 10
1907 10 10
1906 9 9
1905 6 6
1904 5 5
1903 5 5
1902 9 9
1901 5 5
1900 7 7
1899 11 11
1898 5 5
1896 5 5
1895 5 5
1894 7 7
1893 5 5

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. 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
NY 6
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