Antonietta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Antonietta originates from the Italian diminutive of Antonio, which itself comes from the Latin Antonius. The name suggests a meaning of pricelessness. It has evolved from Latin to Italian and is often used in honor of family history. While it does not have biblical relevance, it has seen popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries. The name is perceived as elegant and classic, with several common variants, and is associated with notable individuals in the arts and politics.
The name Antonietta is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Antonietta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Antonietta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2901st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4897th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3143rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2398th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6194th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Antonietta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Antonietta"
Pronunciation
/ˌæntəˈnɛtə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Antonietta is a diminutive form of the name Antonio, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The meaning of Antonius is debated, but it may relate to 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.
Meaning
priceless, of inestimable worth
Language Evolution
Antonius (Latin), Antonio (Italian), Antonietta (Italian)
Historical Usage
Antonietta gained popularity in Italy and among Italian communities around the world during the 19th and 20th centuries, often used to honor family heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Antonella, Antonia, Annie, Toni
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Antonietta is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with Italian heritage and culture.
Famous People
Antonietta Messina, Italian artist, Antonietta Borsellino, Italian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Antonietta"
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 "Antonietta"
"Antonietta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2901st of 9107 | 173 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4897th of 9204 | 58 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3143rd of 12526 | 266 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2398th of 19264 | 527 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6194th of 27321 | 204 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23856th of 30306 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Antonietta" 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 "Antonietta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
83.39% 1150th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.50% 1373rd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
84.34% 2477th/2937 |
28.05% 977th/3483 |
- |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
60.65% 2714th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Antonietta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Antonietta" 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.