Antonette
Antonette is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, invaluable, or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Antonette is a feminine given name of French and Latin origin, functioning as a diminutive variant of Antoinette or Antonia. It derives from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, traditionally associated with praise or invaluable worth. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage during the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a rare classic choice today.
Popularity in the United States
7,803 babies in the United States have been named Antonette since 1880. It ranks #1894 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.1 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- PA (15.3 %)
- IL (14.4 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 125 |
| 1900-1910 | 242 |
| 1910-1920 | 971 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,114 |
| 1930-1940 | 581 |
| 1940-1950 | 519 |
| 1950-1960 | 709 |
| 1960-1970 | 884 |
| 1970-1980 | 838 |
| 1980-1990 | 771 |
| 1990-2000 | 651 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 80 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Antonette
- Antonette Robertson: Actress
Nicknames
Toni, Netta, Ann
Fun facts
- The suffix '-ette' is derived from French diminutives, traditionally used to indicate affection or a smaller form of a name.
- Antonette saw its highest level of usage in the United States during the mid-20th century before becoming a rare choice in recent decades.