Antwan Boy

Popularity: #888 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ANT-wahn //ˈænt.wɑːn//

Origin: French; African American

Meaning: French: 'from Antoine'; African American: 'priceless'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Antwan is believed to be a variant of the name Antoine, which has its roots in the Latin name Antonius. The etymology of Antonius is somewhat uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Latin word 'ante', meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

The name was popularized in the Roman world and has been associated with various historical figures, including the Roman general Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius), who lived in the 1st century BCE. The transition of the name into different languages occurred as the Roman Empire expanded, leading to its adoption in various forms across Europe.

In the Middle Ages, the name Antoine became prominent in France, particularly due to the influence of Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 13th century. His canonization in 1232 and subsequent veneration contributed to the name's popularity in Christian contexts.

The name was further disseminated through the works of literature and art during the Renaissance, which often featured saints and biblical figures, reinforcing its cultural significance. The variant Antwan likely emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic adaptation of Antoine, particularly within African American communities in the United States.

This adaptation reflects a broader trend of modifying traditional names to create unique identities. The name Antwan carries connotations of strength and individuality, resonating with cultural movements that emphasize personal expression and heritage.

While diminutive forms such as Tony are commonly associated with Antoine, Antwan itself stands as a distinct name with its own cultural narrative.

Famous people named Antwan

In this section, you will find notable people named Antwan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Antwan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Antwan Goodley is a professional football player best known for playing as a wide receiver in the NFL.

Antwan Odom is a former professional football player best known for his time in the NFL as a defensive end.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Antwan, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AntoineAndreAveryAmirAidenAshton

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antwan. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AntoineAnthonyAidanArmandAltonAldenAnselAlvin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Antwan was first seen in the United States in 1958.

Antwan has ranked as high as #887 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Antwan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Antwan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Antwan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Antwan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 50 50 0
2024 53 53 0
2023 55 55 0
2022 61 61 0
2021 83 83 0
2020 73 73 0
2019 90 90 0
2018 107 107 0
2017 105 105 0
2016 109 109 0
2015 112 112 0
2014 137 137 0
2013 155 155 0
2012 141 141 0
2011 180 180 0
2010 222 222 0
2009 225 225 0
2008 238 238 0
2007 247 247 0
2006 246 246 0
2005 216 216 0
2004 185 185 0
2003 200 200 0
2002 171 171 0
2001 223 223 0
2000 248 248 0
1999 218 218 0
1998 228 228 0
1997 208 208 0
1996 211 211 0
1995 194 194 0
1994 225 225 0
1993 225 225 0
1992 285 285 0
1991 339 339 0
1990 345 345 0
1989 373 373 0
1988 355 355 0
1987 359 353 6
1986 370 364 6
1985 368 363 5
1984 378 373 5
1983 364 364 0
1982 401 401 0
1981 367 355 12
1980 414 403 11
1979 409 396 13
1978 326 316 10
1977 295 288 7
1976 283 278 5
1975 236 230 6
1974 204 197 7
1973 193 193 0
1972 142 134 8
1971 98 91 7
1970 79 74 5
1969 49 49 0
1968 34 34 0
1967 23 23 0
1966 24 24 0
1965 18 18 0
1964 14 14 0
1963 10 10 0
1962 13 13 0
1961 8 8 0
1960 7 7 0
1958 6 6 0

Top States for Antwan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 8
62%
GA 5
38%