Antoine
What does Antoine mean and where does it come from?
Antoine is traditionally a male name in French, derived from the Latin name Antonius, but it has been increasingly used as a female name in some cultures. The name is famous due to its associations with historical figures such as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of 'The Little Prince'. The femal
What middle names flow best with Antoine?
Antoine works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Antoine right now?
Holding steady — currently #1199 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Antoine
Antoine entered American naming records in 1948 and has been in use for over 76 years. A total of 27,072 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4530 in 1965 to #1199 in 2023. Antoine is used for both genders: 1% female and 99% male.
Names that peaked alongside Antoine in 1972:
Antoine by decade
Antoine peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 42 | |
| 1890s | 49 | |
| 1900s | 97 | |
| 1910s | 230 | |
| 1920s | 285 | |
| 1930s | 209 | |
| 1940s | 209 | |
| 1950s | 549 | |
| 1960s | 1,889 | |
| 1970s | 5,986 | |
| 1980s ★ | 7,751 | |
| 1990s | 4,206 | |
| 2000s | 3,353 | |
| 2010s | 2,091 | |
| 2020s | 126 |
What are good nicknames for Antoine?
What names sound and feel like Antoine?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Antoine also consider these