Antoine Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationahn-TWAN / ɑ̃.twɑ̃French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'priceless'; Latin: 'invaluable'
Historical & Cultural Background
Antoine is the French form of the name Anthony, which has roots in Latin. The name has been popular in France since the Middle Ages. It is often associated with Saint Anthony of Padua, a revered figure in Christianity. The name has also been borne by various notable figures in French history and culture.
Trend Summary
Antoine has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Antoni
- Tony
International Variants
- Antonio (Italian/Spanish)
- Antoine (French)
- Antonius (Latin)
Famous people named Antoine
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer and aviator, best known for his novella 'The Little Prince'.
Antoine Lavoisier was a French chemist, often referred to as the 'father of modern chemistry'.
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid and the French national team.
Antoine Doinel is a fictional character in François Truffaut's film series, representing a semi-autobiographical figure.
Fictional characters named Antoine
Antoine Doinel is the protagonist in François Truffaut's film series, depicting the life of a young man in post-war France.
Antoine, the titular character in 'Antoine and Colette', is a young man navigating love and relationships.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antoine was first seen in the United States in 1882. Antoine has ranked as high as #517 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)
Top States for Antoine (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 36 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 32 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 32 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1958 | 107 |
| 1959 | 141 |
| 1960 | 162 |
| 1961 | 158 |
| 1962 | 130 |
| 1963 | 146 |
| 1964 | 169 |
| 1965 | 160 |
| 1966 | 149 |
| 1967 | 194 |
| 1968 | 246 |
| 1969 | 341 |
| 1970 | 400 |
| 1971 | 419 |
| 1972 | 525 |
| 1973 | 529 |
| 1974 | 510 |
| 1975 | 619 |
| 1976 | 715 |
| 1977 | 693 |
| 1978 | 650 |
| 1979 | 768 |
| 1980 | 746 |
| 1981 | 716 |
| 1982 | 756 |
| 1983 | 756 |
| 1984 | 778 |
| 1985 | 829 |
| 1986 | 793 |
| 1987 | 801 |
| 1988 | 743 |
| 1989 | 706 |
| 1990 | 651 |
| 1991 | 516 |
| 1992 | 495 |
| 1993 | 446 |
| 1994 | 352 |
| 1995 | 306 |
| 1996 | 333 |
| 1997 | 363 |
| 1998 | 355 |
| 1999 | 352 |
| 2000 | 336 |
| 2001 | 339 |
| 2002 | 315 |
| 2003 | 318 |
| 2004 | 336 |
| 2005 | 369 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2007 | 349 |
| 2008 | 344 |
| 2009 | 281 |
| 2010 | 278 |
| 2011 | 238 |
| 2012 | 251 |
| 2013 | 211 |
| 2014 | 194 |
| 2015 | 204 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 192 |
| 2018 | 191 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 106 |