Antoinette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Antoinette is a French name derived from the Latin Antonius, meaning 'priceless'. It evolved from the masculine Antoine and became popular as a feminine form in the 18th century, particularly linked to Marie Antoinette. The name is associated with elegance and nobility, and while it has historical significance, it is less commonly used today. There is no biblical background related to this name.
The name Antoinette is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Antoinette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Antoinette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7168th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 192nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 240th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 285th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 318th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 403rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1326th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2625th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Antoinette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Antoinette"
Pronunciation
/ˌæntwɪˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Antoinette is a diminutive form of the name Antoine, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name was popularized in France and became a feminine form during the 18th century.
Meaning
priceless
Language Evolution
Antonius (Latin), Antoine (French), Antoinette (French)
Historical Usage
The name Antoinette gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly associated with Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, which contributed to its widespread use in European aristocracy.
Variants & Derivatives
Antoine, Antonia, Toni, Nettie
Modern Popularity & Image
Antoinette is perceived as an elegant and sophisticated name, often associated with nobility and historical significance, although it is less common in contemporary naming.
Famous People
Marie Antoinette, Antoinette Perry (theater producer and namesake of the Tony Awards)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Antoinette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Antoinette"
"Antoinette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5121st of 6773 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7168th of 10718 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 192nd of 9107 | 19,666 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 240th of 9204 | 13,956 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 285th of 12526 | 17,696 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 318th of 19264 | 12,715 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 403rd of 27321 | 9,763 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1326th of 35406 | 2,601 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2625th of 30306 | 802 |
Regional Popularity of "Antoinette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Antoinette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
14.97% 212th/1416 |
6.24% 86th/1379 |
24.01% 568th/2366 |
24.26% 277th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
15.07% 233rd/1546 |
7.52% 117th/1556 |
22.57% 531st/2353 |
19.13% 296th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.93% 288th/2227 |
7.78% 189th/2430 |
14.23% 406th/2853 |
10.81% 300th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.03% 324th/2937 |
6.95% 242nd/3483 |
10.23% 360th/3518 |
8.01% 324th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.39% 383rd/3685 |
8.20% 367th/4475 |
7.86% 408th/5194 |
7.12% 450th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.25% 1157th/4582 |
19.98% 1032nd/5164 |
21.62% 1581st/7313 |
19.13% 1428th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.59% 2414th/3984 |
47.69% 2140th/4487 |
52.48% 3580th/6822 |
42.37% 2659th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Antoinette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Antoinette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.