Holding steady.
Popularity of Antowan since 1973
Babies named Antowan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antowan is a modern American given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1973. Its peak year came shortly after in 1978, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable since its debut, with relatively few births each year. While no top states are recorded for Antowan, it likely emerged from communities favoring creative respellings of established names like Antoine. This pattern of unique spellings flourished in the 1970s and 1980s, giving rise to names like Antowan. Today, it remains a rare choice, reflecting individual style over mainstream popularity.
Antowan appears to be a modern American respelling of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin. Antowan emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a distinctive variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Twan, Tony
Sibling names for Antowan
Names that share Antowan's style, for a brother or sister.
