Holding steady.
Popularity of Antawn since 1970
Babies named Antawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 198 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antawn is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1970. It is a phonetic respelling of Antwan, itself an Anglicized form of the French Antoine. The name saw its highest number of registrations in 1998, its peak year, and has remained relatively stable in usage since the 1990s. Unlike the enduringly popular Anthony, which has consistently ranked in the top 100, Antawn has never entered the top 1,000 names, placing it firmly in the category of uncommon invented spellings. Its bearers are geographically dispersed, with no single state showing a strong concentration. The name reflects a broader cultural trend of modifying traditional names for distinctiveness while maintaining familiar sounds.
Antawn is a modern invented spelling of Antwan, which is an English phonetic rendering of the French name Antoine, ultimately derived from the Latin Antonius. The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of respelling traditional names with unique or phonetic spellings. It saw its peak usage in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Tony, Tawn
Sibling names for Antawn
Names that share Antawn's style, for a brother or sister.
