Antoine
Boy name · #1709 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Antoine in class?
Antoine scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Antoine is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Antoines were FL (18), CA (10), TX (8), GA (7), IL (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.