Antigone
girl nameAntigone entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #4854 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#4854
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5870 |
| 1970s | #6282 |
| 1980s | #8016 |
| 1990s | #9676 |
| 2000s | #11279 |
| 2010s | #11756 |
| 2020s | #12548 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Antigone are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Antigone alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Antigone in 2025?
- Antigone is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Antigone most popular?
- Antigone peaked in 1975, reaching #4854 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Antigone with classmates?
- Antigone will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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