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.
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.