Antoine
Antoine is a boys' name of French origin meaning “priceless and praiseworthy.”
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how do you pronounce Antoine?
ahn-TWAHN
where does the name Antoine come from?
The French form of Anthony, with related French forms that include Antonin and Titouan.
The French form of Anthony, deeply embedded in French culture through figures like Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of 'The Little Prince.' The name carries an air of intellectual sophistication and artistic sensibility.
how popular is this name?
Antoine has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 79 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 55. It peaked at #262 in 1985, and ranked #998 in 2015.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #998 |
| 2013 | #943 |
| 2012 | #846 |
| 2011 | #877 |
| 2010 | #788 |
| 2009 | #794 |
| 2008 | #691 |
| 2007 | #682 |
| 2006 | #632 |
| 2000 | #589 |
| 1990 | #362 |
| 1985 | #262 |
| 1980 | #281 |
| 1970 | #406 |
| 1960 | #613 |
| 1910 | #928 |
| 1900 | #680 |
| 1890 | #667 |
| 1882 | #754 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Antoine fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Antoine?
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (aviator and author of The Little Prince)
- Antoine Lavoisier (father of modern chemistry)
what are the nicknames and variants of Antoine?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Antoine?
what names go well with Antoine?
Sibling names that share Antoine's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Antoine
What does the name Antoine mean?
Antoine means “priceless and praiseworthy”.
What is the origin of the name Antoine?
Antoine comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Antonin, Danton and Titouan.
How popular is the name Antoine?
Antoine ranked #998 in the US in 2015, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1985, at #262, and it has spent 79 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Antoine a boy or girl name?
Antoine is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Antoine?
Antoine is pronounced ahn-TWAHN, with 2 syllables.
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