Antwon Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ANT-won /ˈænt.wɒn/

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: Derived from Anthony; a variant of Antoine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Antwon is a modern variation of the name Anthony, which has its roots in the Latin name Antonius. The etymology of Antonius is somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to derive from the Latin word 'ante', meaning 'before' or 'in front of'.

The name was popularized in the Roman Empire, particularly through the famous Roman general Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius), who lived during the 1st century BCE. As the name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various transformations, including the Greek form Antonios, before being adopted into Old French as Antoine and later into English as Anthony.

The name Anthony gained significant prominence in the Christian tradition due to Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 13th century. He is venerated as a saint in many Christian denominations, and his feast day is celebrated on June 13.

The name's association with this revered figure contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. The name was further solidified in English-speaking regions through the influence of the King James Bible, which translated biblical names and stories, including references to saints and notable figures bearing the name Anthony.

Culturally, the name Anthony has been associated with qualities such as valor and leadership, stemming from its historical connections to prominent figures. The diminutive form Tony has also emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating shorter forms of names for ease of use.

Overall, the name Antwon, as a variant of Anthony, carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that reflects its evolution through language and time.

Famous people named Antwon

In this section, you will find notable people named Antwon. 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 Antwon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Antwon Tanner is an actor best known for One Tree Hill, Coach Carter, and The Wood.

Antwon Smith is a professional football player best known for his time with the Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins.

Sibling suggestions

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

AntonyAidenAndreAveryAmari

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Antwon. 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.

AntwanAntoineAnthonyAxtonArmonAltonDantonDawson

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Antwon has ranked as high as #1501 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Antwon 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 Antwon 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 Antwon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 18 18 0
2024 26 26 0
2023 26 26 0
2022 37 37 0
2021 30 30 0
2020 41 41 0
2019 40 40 0
2018 57 57 0
2017 64 64 0
2016 65 65 0
2015 71 71 0
2014 85 85 0
2013 97 97 0
2012 89 89 0
2011 104 104 0
2010 109 109 0
2009 109 109 0
2008 148 148 0
2007 143 143 0
2006 138 138 0
2005 141 141 0
2004 112 112 0
2003 104 104 0
2002 128 128 0
2001 107 107 0
2000 89 89 0
1999 102 102 0
1998 108 108 0
1997 115 115 0
1996 99 99 0
1995 127 127 0
1994 116 116 0
1993 148 148 0
1992 201 201 0
1991 175 175 0
1990 228 228 0
1989 210 210 0
1988 203 203 0
1987 182 182 0
1986 174 174 0
1985 185 185 0
1984 181 181 0
1983 171 171 0
1982 160 160 0
1981 154 154 0
1980 149 149 0
1979 153 148 5
1978 119 119 0
1977 118 118 0
1976 113 113 0
1975 102 102 0
1974 72 72 0
1973 65 65 0
1972 63 63 0
1971 60 60 0
1970 33 33 0
1969 36 36 0
1968 21 21 0
1967 20 20 0
1966 8 8 0
1965 14 14 0
1964 12 12 0
1962 8 8 0
1960 5 5 0
1958 5 5 0

Top States for Antwon (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 5
100%