Antone is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "anthos," which means "flower." The name Antone is also associated with the Greek god of flowers and beauty, Anthes. In some variations of the name, such as Anthony or Antoine, it can also mean "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy."
The name Antone has been used throughout history by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Saint Antony of Padua (1195-1231), a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar who was canonized as a saint shortly after his death. He is known for his powerful preaching and miracles, and he is considered the patron saint of lost items.
Another notable figure with the name Antone was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), a Dutch microscope maker and scientist who made significant contributions to microbiology and cell biology. He was one of the first people to observe and describe bacteria through his self-made microscopes.
Throughout history, the name Antone has been popular in many cultures and languages, including Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Today, it remains a popular choice for boys' names around the world.
The name Antone experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century and a half. Initially, there were fewer than 15 births each year from 1881 to 1912. However, it began to gain traction in the early 1910s, with births peaking at 127 in 1916 and 129 in 1917. This high point was followed by a gradual decline over several decades, dropping below 50 births per year after 1934.
The name saw another brief period of increased popularity between the mid-1940s and early 1950s, with births ranging from 38 to 59 each year. After that, it fell back into obscurity, with fewer than 60 births per year for most years until the late 1960s.
There was another slight resurgence in popularity between the mid-1970s and early 1990s, with births ranging from 34 to 59 each year. However, since then, the name has once again become relatively uncommon, with fewer than 40 births per year recorded for most years.
In recent years, there have been an average of around 15 births per year named Antone. The most recent data shows that only 5 babies were named Antone in 2023. Overall, since the late 19th century, there have been a total of 5943 babies named Antone.