Total births
601
Girls' name · since 1969
Antwanette
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 601 babies named Antwanette, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 601
- total births
- 1969–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Antwanette is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 601 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Antwanette recorded 601 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2012.
- 601 total births
- 1969–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
601 girls have been named Antwanette since 1969, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 601
- total births
- 1969–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Antwanette was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
35 babies were named Antwanette in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Antwanette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Antwanette's full recorded timeline at 1989, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Antwanette at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Antwanette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Antwanette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Antwanette's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Antwanette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
104 births
- 1980s
1980s
193 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s 72
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 218 births (36% of all-time use).
How Antwanette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Antwanette's total volume
Antwanette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Antwanette by state
Where Antwanette concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Antwanette's total US births 2.0%
Even split
12 of 601 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Antwanette? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 601 babies named Antwanette. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 35 births.
When was Antwanette most popular? ▼
Antwanette was most popular in the 1990s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Antwanette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Antwanette are California (12 births), Florida (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Antwanette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Antwanette since 1969 -- 44 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Antwanette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Antoinette, Antonia, Antonella, Antionette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Antwanette's data
- Antwanette's decade-level peak was the 1990s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Antwanettes (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Antwanette
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Antionette Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Antwanette: Baby Name Since 1969 - 601 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/antwanette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Antwanette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.