Antonina
Antonina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or belonging to the Antonius family.
Origin and history
Antonina is a classical female name derived from the Latin family name Antonius. It has long been utilized across Eastern Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name with consistent, low-volume annual usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,804 babies in the United States have been named Antonina since 1880. It ranks #3345 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1975.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.4 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- MA (7 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
- NJ (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 326 |
| 1920-1930 | 303 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 266 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 257 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Antonina
- Antonina Żabińska: Writer, Humanitarian
- Antonina Shevchenko: Mixed Martial Artist, Muay Thai Fighter
Nicknames
Nina, Toni, Tonya
Fun facts
- Antonina was a prominent 6th-century Byzantine figure, wife of the famous general Belisarius.
- The name appears frequently in 19th-century classic Russian literature, including works by Leo Tolstoy.