Antwon
Anglicization of French Antoine.
Every Antwon since 1958 — 6,393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Antwon
Antwon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,222 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 6,393 American babies have been named Antwon. Its peak came in 1990, when 228 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Antwon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Antwon 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 | — | — | 18 | #5,222 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,084 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,119 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,217 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,656 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,888 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #2,994 |
| 2018 | — | — | 57 | #2,326 |
| 2017 | — | — | 64 | #2,132 |
| 2016 | — | — | 65 | #2,135 |
| 2015 | — | — | 71 | #2,021 |
| 2014 | — | — | 85 | #1,766 |
| 2013 | — | — | 97 | #1,588 |
| 2012 | — | — | 89 | #1,697 |
| 2011 | — | — | 104 | #1,525 |
| 2010 | — | — | 109 | #1,493 |
| 2009 | — | — | 109 | #1,518 |
| 2008 | — | — | 148 | #1,192 |
| 2007 | — | — | 143 | #1,229 |
| 2006 | — | — | 138 | #1,215 |
| 2005 | — | — | 141 | #1,143 |
| 2004 | — | — | 112 | #1,317 |
| 2003 | — | — | 104 | #1,324 |
| 2002 | — | — | 128 | #1,124 |
| 2001 | — | — | 107 | #1,242 |
| 2000 | — | — | 89 | #1,401 |
| 1995 | — | — | 127 | #983 |
| 1990 | — | — | 228 | #669 |
| 1985 | — | — | 185 | #644 |
| 1980 | — | — | 149 | #712 |
| 1975 | — | — | 102 | #822 |
| 1970 | — | — | 33 | #1,463 |
| 1965 | — | — | 14 | #2,181 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,059 |
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Famous people named Antwon
- Antwon Tanner Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antwon mean?
Anglicization of French Antoine.
How popular is the name Antwon in 2025?
Antwon ranked #5,222 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Antwon?
6,393 babies have been named Antwon in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Antwon most popular?
Antwon peaked in 1990, when 228 newborns received the name.
Is Antwon a boy or girl name?
Antwon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Antwon rising or falling?
Antwon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Antwon?
Well-known people named Antwon include Antwon Tanner (actor).