Antonetta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Antonetta is an Italian diminutive of Antonio, which has Latin roots in the name Antonius, meaning priceless or invaluable. The name evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 19th century. It conveys charm and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Antonetta is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Antonetta has been stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Antonetta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1090th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2071st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4506th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Antonetta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Antonetta"
Pronunciation
/ˌæntəˈnɛtə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Antonetta is a diminutive form of the name Antonio, which derives from the Latin name Antonius. The exact meaning of Antonius is uncertain, but it is often associated with 'priceless' or 'invaluable'.
Meaning
priceless, invaluable
Language Evolution
Antonius (Latin), Antonio (Italian), Antonetta (Italian)
Historical Usage
Antonetta gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Italy and among Italian communities around the world as a feminine form of Antonio.
Variants & Derivatives
Antonella, Antonia, Toni
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Antonetta is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with Italian culture and heritage.
Famous People
Antonetta De Piero, Italian politician, Antonetta Mazzola, Italian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Antonetta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Antonetta"
"Antonetta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1090th of 9107 | 816 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2071st of 9204 | 305 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4506th of 12526 | 145 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7682nd of 19264 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26403rd of 35406 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Antonetta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Antonetta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
29.51% 407th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
45.57% 709th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
90.08% 2189th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
78.87% 2747th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Antonetta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Antonetta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.