Antuan
Antuan is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Highly praiseworthy or priceless; derived from Antonius.
Origin and history
Antuan is a phonetic variant of Antoine, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. It has been continuously used as a rare given name in the United States over the past several decades. The name is often chosen as a modern phonetic spelling of French-origin names like Antoine or Anthony.
Popularity in the United States
1,407 babies in the United States have been named Antuan since 1880. It ranks #3312 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1834.
States where it is most popular
- FL (17.5 %)
- IL (16.6 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- OH (14.7 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 264 |
| 1980-1990 | 386 |
| 1990-2000 | 240 |
| 2000-2010 | 243 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Famous people named Antuan
- Antuan Edwards: Professional Football Player
Fun facts
- Antuan represents an Americanized phonetic spelling of the classic French name Antoine.
- Over 1,400 boys in the U.S. have been registered with the name Antuan since 1880.