Antwain
Antwain is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Antwain is a modern American phonetic spelling of the French name Antoine, which traces back to the ancient Roman family name Antonius. The name gained distinct visibility in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a uniquely styled given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,364 babies in the United States have been named Antwain since 1880. It ranks #2670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- IL (17.6 %)
- FL (14.5 %)
- NC (13.3 %)
- SC (10.9 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 523 |
| 1980-1990 | 781 |
| 1990-2000 | 466 |
| 2000-2010 | 322 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Antwain
- Antwain Barbour: Basketball player
Nicknames
Twan
Fun facts
- Antwain was developed in the United States as an explicit phonetic spelling of the French name Antoine.
- Over 2,300 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Antwain since 1880.