Antwone
Antwone is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Highly praiseworthy or priceless; derived from the Roman gens Antonius.
Origin and history
Antwone is an American phonetic variant of the French name Antoine, which ultimately derives from the ancient Latin family name Antonius. It gained notable public awareness in the early 2000s due to the biographical film based on the life of Antwone Fisher. The name remains a distinct, moderately rare choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,112 babies in the United States have been named Antwone since 1880. It ranks #2808 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.5 %)
- IL (17.3 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 313 |
| 1980-1990 | 429 |
| 1990-2000 | 308 |
| 2000-2010 | 669 |
| 2010-2019 | 285 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Antwone
- Antwone Fisher: Author, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name reached broader recognition through the 2002 film 'Antwone Fisher', directed by Denzel Washington.
- Antwone is a modern phonetic adaptation of Antoine, reflecting English spelling conventions for its French pronunciation.