Antavious Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationan-TAY-vee-us / /ænˈteɪviəs/African American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Anthony; possibly a modern invention
Historical & Cultural Background
Antavious is a name that appears to have emerged within African American communities in the United States. It is often seen as a variation of the more traditional name Anthony. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones, which is common in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
The name Antavious has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with unique naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antavious was first seen in the United States in 1982. Antavious has ranked as high as #1270 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Antavious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Antavious (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |