boys' name · peaked 1979

Antwain

Every Antwain since 1968 — 2,364 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1979Boys
Rank 2025
#12,164
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Antwain
Peak year
1979
105 babies
All-time total
2,364
since 1968

The story of Antwain

Antwain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,164 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1968, 2,364 American babies have been named Antwain. Its peak came in 1979, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Antwain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Antwain year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,164
2024 10 #7,810
2023 6 #10,915
2022 9 #8,358
2021 9 #8,217
2020 10 #7,545
2019 10 #7,688
2018 15 #5,791
2017 17 #5,305
2016 16 #5,565
2015 15 #5,760
2014 23 #4,267
2013 33 #3,268
2012 28 #3,718
2011 28 #3,700
2010 29 #3,639
2009 30 #3,554
2008 38 #3,060
2007 34 #3,258
2006 46 #2,582
2005 27 #3,536
2004 21 #4,139
2003 25 #3,536
2002 35 #2,691
2001 33 #2,804
2000 33 #2,738
1995 36 #2,211
1990 76 #1,270
1985 82 #1,007
1980 83 #989
1975 56 #1,127
1970 16 #2,298
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Antwain in 2025?

Antwain ranked #12,164 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Antwain?

2,364 babies have been named Antwain in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Antwain most popular?

Antwain peaked in 1979, when 105 newborns received the name.

Is Antwain a boy or girl name?

Antwain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Antwain rising or falling?

Antwain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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