Antoin
A French form of the Roman name Antonius, of unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 502 living Americans carry the first name Antoin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antoin today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antoin births was 1972 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antoin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
502
~ 1 in 682,778 Americans
Peak year
1972
26 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,231
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Antoin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antoin from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 175 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antoin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Antoin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Antoins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Ohio, Illinois, Maryland recorded the most babies named Antoin, while Maryland, Illinois, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Antoin
The given name Antoin has its origins in the late Roman era, derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name Antonius itself is believed to have originated from the Roman family name Antonii, although its exact etymology is unclear. It may be linked to the Greek word "antao" meaning "to withstand" or "to encounter," suggesting a sense of resilience or fortitude.
Antoin gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. The name was often bestowed upon children in honor of various saints and religious figures bearing the name, such as Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church born in 1195.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Antoin can be found in the 11th-century Norman manuscript, the Domesday Book, which documented landowners and tenants in England following the Norman Conquest. The name appeared in various spellings, including Antoin, Antoine, and Antony.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Antoin. One of the most famous was Antoin Arnauld (1612-1694), a French Catholic theologian, philosopher, and mathematician who played a significant role in the Jansenist controversy and contributed to the development of the theory of probability.
Another prominent figure was Antoin Watteau (1684-1721), a French painter renowned for his fêtes galantes, or scenes depicting the amorous pursuits of aristocratic society. His works, characterized by a delicate and romantic style, significantly influenced the Rococo movement in art.
In the realm of literature, Antoin Artaud (1896-1948) was a French playwright, poet, and theorist who pioneered the concept of the "Theatre of Cruelty," emphasizing the visceral and transformative power of performance art.
The name Antoin also had a notable presence in the realm of music. Antoin Reicha (1770-1836) was a Czech-French composer, theorist, and teacher who made significant contributions to the development of wind instrument pedagogy and the study of counterpoint.
Finally, in the field of politics, Antoin Argoud (1914-2004) was a French military officer and prominent figure in the Organization of the Secret Army (OAS), a dissident paramilitary group that opposed Algerian independence during the Algerian War.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have borne the name Antoin, showcasing its enduring presence across various disciplines and cultures over the centuries.
People
Antoin + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Antoin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antoin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 502 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antoin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 682,778 US residents.
Is Antoin a common name?
We classify Antoin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 532 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antoin most popular?
The single biggest year for Antoin was 1972, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antoin is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Antoin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antoin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.