Antwuan
Antwuan is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, highly praiseworthy, or of uncertain ancient Roman origin.
Origin and history
Antwuan is a contemporary American variant spelling of Antoine, which derives from the Latin name Antonius. It has been used in the United States as a distinctive spelling alternative, though it remains relatively uncommon overall. Its usage reflects a broader pattern of phonetic adaptations of classic French-derived names.
Popularity in the United States
794 babies in the United States have been named Antwuan since 1880. It ranks #3882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- GA (25 %)
- FL (21.4 %)
- IL (17.9 %)
- MI (17.9 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Antwuan
- Antwuan Randle El: American football player, Coach
- Antwuan Stanley: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Antwuan represents an phonetic U.S. spelling of the traditional French name Antoine.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have received this exact spelling in published U.S. birth records since 1880.