Holding steady.
Popularity of Antwine since 1930
Babies named Antwine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antwine is a rare modern American creation, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1930. It reached its highest recorded usage in 1976, yet even then the name did not enter the top 1000, reflecting its very low frequency. Since the 1970s, its usage has been stable but minimal. The name most likely emerged as a blend or respelling of popular names like Anthony or Antoine, fitting a pattern of creatively constructed names in mid-20th century African American communities. With no recorded top states or notable bearers, Antwine remains a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Antwine appears to be a 20th-century American invention, likely formed by blending or respelling existing names such as Anthony, Antoine, or Dwight. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1930. It may also be influenced by the French name Antoine, but lacks direct historical lineage. The name saw modest use, especially in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Antwine
Names that share Antwine's style, for a brother or sister.
