Antwoine
Antwoine is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Antwoine is a phonetic variant of the French name Antoine, which derives from the Latin family name Antonius. It has been used in the United States as a distinctive modern spelling since the mid-20th century. The name remains relatively rare overall, with limited modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,057 babies in the United States have been named Antwoine since 1880. It ranks #3628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- IL (35.5 %)
- TX (19.4 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- VA (7.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 224 |
| 1980-1990 | 276 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Antwoine
- Antwoine Womack: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Tony, Twan
Fun facts
- Antwoine is a creative phonetic adaptation of the French masculine name Antoine.
- Like Anthony and Antoine, the name ultimate traces its lineage back to the ancient Roman gens Antonia.