Antoinette

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Invaluable; Beyond Price

Background: The name Antoinette originates from the French diminutive of Antoin, which is derived from the Latin Antonius. The Latin form is thought to be connected to the Greek word 'ἀνθραξ' (anthrax), meaning 'invaluable' or 'beyond price.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#441
Total births
78,732
Most popular decade
1920s (34,770 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-796 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1928
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,357
Peak year
1966
Peak year births
8
Peak rank
#2,986
Most recent year
1989
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#5,615

Female

First year
1880
First year births
19
First year rank
#375
Peak year
1924
Peak year births
1,333
Peak rank
#173
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
57
Recent rank
#2,877

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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