Anthonie
Anthonie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Anthonie is a spelling variant of Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. It has historically served as a Dutch variant of Antonius as well as a rare English alternate spelling. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine name with modest historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
777 babies in the United States have been named Anthonie since 1880. It ranks #3899 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.6 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 217 |
| 2000-2010 | 282 |
| 2010-2019 | 164 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Anthonie
- Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek: Scientist, Microbiologist
Nicknames
Tony, Tone, Ant
Fun facts
- Anthonie is a well-established Dutch masculine name, borne by notable early Dutch figures such as scientist Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek.
- In English-speaking countries, it functions as a less common spelling of the classic name Anthony.