Antonne
Of French origin meaning "highly praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Antonne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antonne today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antonne births was 1975 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antonne. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Antonne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1975
6 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,828
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Antonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antonne from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antonne 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 Antonne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Antonne
The name Antonne has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the Roman Empire. It is derived from the Latin word "Antonius," which was a Roman family name. The name Antonius is believed to have its roots in the Etruscan language, which was spoken in ancient Italy before the rise of Rome.
During the Roman period, Antonius was a prominent family name, and several notable historical figures bore this name. One of the most famous was Marcus Antonius, a Roman politician and general who was a part of the Second Triumvirate alongside Julius Caesar and Lepidus. Marcus Antonius lived from 83 BC to 30 BC and played a significant role in the Roman civil wars of the 1st century BC.
Another historical figure with the name Antonius was the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 AD to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, and his name has been associated with the concept of the "good emperor" in Roman history.
The name Antonne emerged as a variant of the Latin Antonius in various European languages, including French and German. In the Middle Ages, the name was popular among nobility and aristocracy, and several prominent individuals bore this name.
One notable figure was Antonne de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme (1518-1562), a French military leader who played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion. He was a member of the House of Bourbon and a prominent figure in 16th-century French history.
Another historical figure with the name Antonne was Antonne de Navarre (1492-1515), a French noblewoman who was the Queen of Navarre by marriage to King John III of Navarre. She played an important role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Navarre during her lifetime.
In the 17th century, Antonne de Caumont (1633-1683) was a French aristocrat and courtier who served as the governor of Auvergne and Boulonnais. He was a member of the prestigious Caumont family and held significant influence at the court of King Louis XIV.
During the 18th century, Antonne de Saint-Huberty (1756-1812) was a French opera singer who achieved great fame and success in her career. She performed at various opera houses across Europe and was renowned for her vocal talents and dramatic abilities.
While the name Antonne has its roots in ancient history and was particularly popular among the nobility and aristocracy in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it has since become less common in modern times. However, its historical significance and connections to notable figures in various fields make it a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Antonne + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antonne 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Antonne a common name?
We classify Antonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Antonne was 1975, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antonne is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Antonne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antonne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antonne 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.
Is Antonne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antonne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Antonne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Antonne?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Antonne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.