Antwon
Antwon is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Highly praiseworthy or invaluable.
Origin and history
Antwon is an American phonetic spelling variant of the French name Antoine, which ultimately derives from the Latin Roman family name Antonius. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a distinct modern spelling. While less common today, it remains an established given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,388 babies in the United States have been named Antwon since 1880. It ranks #1509 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- IL (16.7 %)
- FL (14.1 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- CA (6 %)
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 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 893 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,769 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,419 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,219 |
| 2010-2019 | 781 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Antwon
- Antwon Tanner: Actor
Nicknames
Twon
Fun facts
- Antwon developed as an English phonetic rendering of the classic French name Antoine.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the late 1970s through the 1990s.