Antwon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#5,222

among boys · ↓1,138 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Antwon · -31% vs 2024

How common

1 in 94,893

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1990

228 babies

All-time total

6,393

#1,533 all-time among boys

First recorded

1958

in Social Security records

Antwon popularity over time

6,393 babies have been named Antwon since 1958, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1950s	–	5	5	1	–	#3,974
1960s	–	124	124	12	+2380%	#1,327
1970s	5	893	898	90	+624%	#703
1980s	–	1,769	1,769	177	+97%	#638
1990s	–	1,419	1,419	142	-20%	#669
2000s	–	1,219	1,219	122	-14%	#1,124
2010s	–	781	781	78	-36%	#1,493
2020s (to 2025)	–	178	178	30	-62%	#2,888

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.

How old are people named Antwon?

The median living Antwon is about 33 years old; half are between 20 and 41. An estimated 6,200 people named Antwon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Antwon Tanner American actor (born 1975) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Antwon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Antwon?

The median living Antwon is about 33 years old. Half of all living Antwons are between 20 and 41 years old.

How many people named Antwon are alive today?

An estimated 6,200 people named Antwon are alive in the United States, based on 6,393 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

Names like Antwon

Names that sound and feel close to Antwon: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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