Antoine
Boy name · #1709 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Antoine? In official American birth records, Antoine has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 95 baby boys were named Antoine, placing it at #1709 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #998, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,947 boys born in 2025 was named Antoine.
Babies named Antoine per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 143-year story
Antoine first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1985, when 829 boys were named Antoine — good for #262 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Antoine against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Antoine in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Antoine is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Antoine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Antoine is most common
State-level data for Antoine is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Antoine
Statistically, parents drawn to Antoine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jermaine, Terrance, Blaine, Pierre, and Antwan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Antoine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1708 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1599 |
| 2023 | 113 | #1547 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1611 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1317 |
| 2020 | 127 | #1378 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1309 |
| 2018 | 191 | #1059 |
| 2017 | 192 | #1048 |
| 2016 | 196 | #1022 |
| 2015 | 204 | #998 |
| 2014 | 194 | #1039 |
| 2013 | 211 | #943 |
| 2012 | 251 | #846 |
| 2011 | 238 | #877 |
| 2010 | 278 | #788 |
| 2009 | 281 | #794 |
| 2008 | 344 | #691 |
| 2007 | 349 | #682 |
| 2006 | 371 | #632 |
| 2005 | 369 | #610 |
| 2004 | 336 | #628 |
| 2003 | 318 | #643 |
| 2002 | 315 | #626 |
| 2001 | 339 | #588 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Antoine?
In official American birth records, the name Antoine first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Antoine a popular boy name?
Antoine ranked #1709 among boys in 2025 with 95 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #998.
When was the name Antoine most popular?
Antoine peaked in 1985, when 829 American boys received the name (ranked #262 that year). Since 1985 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Antoine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,947 newborn American boys was named Antoine. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.