Girl · #13,009 in 2026

Antanette

Name: Popularity of the name Antanette in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Antanette, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,009

Peak Rank

#7,880 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2005

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#7880

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Antanette

Antanette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 10 Antanettes were born — ranking #7,880 that year. As of 2026, Antanette ranks #13,009 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 69 Antanettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Antanette

Phonetically similar names — useful when Antanette is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Antonette
Anjanette
Intimate
Intonate
Antenna
Antoinette
Antennas
Antena
Animate
Antony
Antinous
Antinode

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Antanette

What does the name Antanette mean?

Antanette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Antanette in 2026?

In 2026, Antanette ranks #13,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Antanette most popular?

Antanette reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #7,880 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Antanette a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Antanette is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Antanette?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Antanette include Anadelia, Dessiree, Shavette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Antanette

Antanette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 69 births in the dataset. Antanette's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #7,880. Use the chart and map above to compare Antanette's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.