Antoinette
Antoinette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΓ¦ntwΙΛnet/
Meaning and origin of Antoinette
- A female given name from French; best known for the ill-fated French queen Marie Antoinette.
Etymology
From French Antoinette, feminine diminutive of Antoine, equivalent to Anthony.
How popular is Antoinette?
Since 1880, 78,721 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Antoinette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #170 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #2992 in 1966. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Antoinette FAQ
What does the name Antoinette mean?
A female given name from French; best known for the ill-fated French queen Marie Antoinette. From French Antoinette, feminine diminutive of Antoine, equivalent to Anthony.
What is the origin of the name Antoinette?
Antoinette is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Antoinette?
Since 1880, 78,721 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Antoinette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #170 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #2992 in 1966. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Antoinette a boy or girl name?
Antoinette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 78,721 girls and 68 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.