boys' name · peaked 1980

Antwan

Anglicization of French Antoine.

Every Antwan since 1958 — 12,630 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
0.060.130.190.2518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,606
among boys
Babies in 2025
50
named Antwan
Peak year
1980
414 babies
All-time total
12,630
since 1958

The story of Antwan

Antwan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,606 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1958, 12,630 American babies have been named Antwan. Its peak came in 1980, when 414 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Antwan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Antwan year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 50 #2,606
2024 53 #2,530
2023 55 #2,442
2022 61 #2,327
2021 83 #1,853
2020 73 #1,965
2019 90 #1,737
2018 107 #1,565
2017 105 #1,554
2016 109 #1,534
2015 112 #1,481
2014 137 #1,296
2013 155 #1,162
2012 141 #1,250
2011 180 #1,051
2010 222 #910
2009 225 #920
2008 238 #882
2007 247 #853
2006 246 #827
2005 216 #849
2004 185 #917
2003 200 #861
2002 171 #939
2001 223 #772
2000 248 #705
1995 194 #769
1990 345 #534
1985 5 #10,781 363 #450
1980 11 #5,933 403 #404
1975 6 #8,041 230 #529
1970 5 #8,047 74 #928
1965 18 #1,858
1960 7 #3,356
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Antwan mean?

Anglicization of French Antoine.

How popular is the name Antwan in 2025?

Antwan ranked #2,606 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Antwan?

12,630 babies have been named Antwan in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Antwan most popular?

Antwan peaked in 1980, when 414 newborns received the name.

Is Antwan a boy or girl name?

Antwan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Antwan rising or falling?

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

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