Antonie
Antonie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or of unknown ancient Etruscan origin.
Origin and history
Antonie is a male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. While common in Dutch, French, and Czech contexts, it serves as a rare variant of Anthony or Anton in the United States. It has maintained a steady but low-frequency presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
786 babies in the United States have been named Antonie since 1880. It ranks #3890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1895.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- MI (26.3 %)
- OH (15.8 %)
- IL (13.2 %)
- NC (13.2 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 244 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Antonie
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: Microbiologist, Businessman
- Antonie Kamerling: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Tony, Anton
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens Antonia, a prominent family in classical antiquity.
- In several European countries, such as the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, Antonie is a well-established traditional name.