Antoinette Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Antoinette is derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning 'inestimable' or 'priceless.'
Meaning of the Name Antoinette
Antoinette is the feminine form of the name Antoine, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name Antonius is of Etruscan origin and is believed to have originally been a Roman family name. It is ultimately derived from the Greek name Antonios, meaning 'inestimable' or 'priceless.' Antoinette has a rich history and has been used by various cultures throughout the centuries.
Popularity of the Name Antoinette
The popularity for the name Antoinette peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 1,333 births, which ranked number 304 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Antoinette had the most female births in 1924 with 1,333, which ranked number 173 out of 5,900 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1966 with 8, which ranked number 2,985 out of 4,540 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Antoinette has declined sharply over the last ten years from 83 births to 61 births, a decline of -26.51%. Among females, Antoinette has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 83 births to 61 births, a decline of -26.51%.
Nationwide Popularity of Antoinette
- 20 Year Trend of Antoinette: -58.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Antoinette: -26.51%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Antoinette: -26.51%
Popularity of Antoinette by State
Among females, Antoinette was most popular in Midwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IL, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Antoinette. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Antoinette
- Total Births of Antoinette: 59 (-3.03%)
- Female Births of Antoinette: 59 (-3.03%)
Given the downward trend of Antoinette over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. For Females, births for Antoinette have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 59 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.03%.