Girl Name
Antigone
"Against birth in ancient Greek; famous from Greek mythology as the defiant daughter of Oedipus known for her loyalty."
Ranked #12244 for girls
About the Name Antigone
Meaning
Against birth in ancient Greek; famous from Greek mythology as the defiant daughter of Oedipus known for her loyalty.
Origin
Ancient GreekGender
Girl
First Letter
AGirl Rank
#12244
Antigone is a girl name of Ancient Greek origin. The name means "Against birth in ancient Greek; famous from Greek mythology as the defiant daughter of Oedipus known for her loyalty." and Currently ranked #12244 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Ancient Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
#20 1960
#62 1970
#73 1980
#86 1990
#62 2000
#50 2010
#35 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Antigone
- A( Antigone (character in Greek mythology)