Antionette
Antionette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy or highly commendable; derived from the Latin family name Antonius.
Origin and history
Antionette is a variant spelling of Antoinette, a feminine diminutive derived from the Roman family name Antonius. Historically associated with French royalty, particularly Queen Marie Antoinette, the name has seen steady historical usage in the United States. Today, this spelling variant is relatively rare among modern newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
9,141 babies in the United States have been named Antionette since 1880. It ranks #1742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- IL (12.3 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 54 |
| 1910-1920 | 399 |
| 1920-1930 | 472 |
| 1930-1940 | 280 |
| 1940-1950 | 451 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,043 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,927 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,551 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,566 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,010 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Toni, Netta, Tonie
Fun facts
- Antionette is a common orthographic variant of the traditional French spelling Antoinette.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the U.S. during the mid-to-late 20th century.