Antoine
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Antoine
Antoine as a feminine name represents an unusual gender application of what is traditionally a French masculine name. Antoine is the French form of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius of uncertain Etruscan origins. While Antoine is firmly established as a male name in French-speaking regions, its occasional use for girls may stem from its melodic quality or as a feminine variation of Antonia. The name has a sophisticated European flair with its French pronunciation (ahn-TWAHN). As a feminine name, Antoine is quite uncommon, making it a distinctive choice. The crossover usage creates an interesting gender-neutral option, though parents should be aware that it may cause some confusion as it remains predominantly masculine in traditional usage patterns.
Antoine for boys#1708 US
Antoine is a venerable French name that is still stylish in its native habitat, where it is in the Top 30. In the US, it was most popular in the 1970s and '80s, reaching Number 262 in 1985.
There have been a number of eminent namesakes, including French Rococo painter Antoine Watteau; aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of the childhood classic, Le Petit Prince; and movie director Antoine Fuqua, as well as a number of outstanding athletes.
Phonetic spellings Antwon and Antwan have also been used.
Antoine is the real name of jazz pianist and singer Fats Domino.
Pronounced ahn-TWAHN.
As of October 2026, Antoine ranked #10670 in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #3281 in 1972.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,039 | 194 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #998 | 204 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,023 | 196 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,048 | 192 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,059 | 191 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,309 | 140 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,377 | 127 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,316 | 142 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,611 | 108 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,548 | 113 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,605 | 106 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,708 | 95 |
World rankings
Antoine for boys
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Antoine on lists
Famous Antoines
- Archduchess Maria Antonia "Antoine" of AustriaGirl
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Laurent de Lavoisier, French chemist
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Baptiste Roger de Saint,Exupéry, French children's novelist and aviator
- Antoine FuquaBoy
American film director
- (Emile) Antoine BourdelleBoy
French sculptor
- Antoine Reed aka Sir Michael RocksBoy
American rapper
- Antoine Marie Joseph "Antonin" ArtaudBoy
French poet and playwright
- Antoine Charles Louis de LasalleBoy
French general in the Napoleonic Wars
- Antoine GriezmannBoy
French footballer
- Antoine VitezBoy
French actor and director
- AntoineBoy
François Momoro, French revolutionary printer
- Antoine Brandon CasonBoy
American football player
- Antoine Duane WinfieldBoy
American football player
- Antoine CaldwellBoy
American football player
- Antoine Akeem BetheaBoy
American football player
- Antoine Devon WalkerBoy
American basketball player
- (Kevin) Antoine DodsonBoy
American internet celebrity
- (JeanBoy
)Antoine Watteau, French painter
- (JosephBoy
)Antoine le Fèbvre, sieur de La Barre, French lawyer and governor of New France
- MarcBoy
Antoine Charpentier, French composer
Antoine in pop culture
- Antoine D'CooletteBoy
Sonic the Hedgehog's ally in the Archie comics series
- Antoine GourmandBoy
character on TV series "Early Edition"
- Antoine TriplettBoy
character on Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D"
- Antoine MerriweatherBoy
character in the "Men On..." sketch on TV's "In Living Color"