Antwan
How to say it: an-TWAHN · /ænˈtwɑn/
Phonetic Anglicization of Antoine/Anthony; from Roman Antonius, meaning uncertain, possibly 'priceless'.
Antwan was the 2,039th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 50 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,964 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,039 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 50 |
| Share of births | 1 in 66,306 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,964 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Antwan peaked in the 1980s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Antwan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Antwan
- Antwan Tolhoek (born 1994)Dutch cyclist
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