The nameAntoine
Antoine is the French form of Anthony.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Antoine comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
In the United States Antoine reached 262nd in 1985.
Antoine in other languages
Antoine is the French form of Anthony. It is Anton in German and Russian, Antonio in Italian and Spanish, António in Portuguese, Antoni in Catalan and Polish and Antal in Hungarian.
Nicknames for Antoine
The most common nicknames for Antoine: Tony and Toine.
Did you know?
- The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, published in 1943, is one of the most translated books in the world.
- The chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who stated the law of conservation of mass, was guillotined in 1794.
- Antoine Griezmann was top scorer at Euro 2016, with six goals.
Famous people named Antoine
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, writer
- Antoine Griezmann, footballer
- Antoine Lavoisier, chemist
Popularity of the name Antoine
Antoine in the United States
Antoine was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 7,751 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Antoine. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Antoine in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 119 births a year on average, against 185 in the five years before.
Antoine in France
Antoine was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 57,575 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Antoine. Half of all babies named Antoine in France were born before 1986, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,150 births a year on average, against 1,855 in the five years before.
Antoine in Belgium
Antoine in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Antoine
Names from the same generation as Antoine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antoine mean?
Antoine comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Antoine?
Latin, through French.
Is Antoine a girl's or a boy's name?
Antoine is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Antoine?
In 2024, Antoine was the 1611th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 106 births.
What are the variants of the name Antoine?
Variants and related names of Antoine include Anthonie, Anthony, Antonietta, Antonin, Antonino, Antonio, Antwan and Marie-Antoinette.
What are good sibling names for Antoine?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emilie, Constance, Julianne and Adrienne for a sister, Jermaine, Maurice, Markus and Octavio for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Antoine?
The most common nicknames for Antoine are Tony and Toine.
Who are famous people named Antoine?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, writer; Antoine Griezmann, footballer; Antoine Lavoisier, chemist.