Declining since 1989, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Antwon since 1958
Babies named Antwon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 893 |
| 1980s | 1,769 |
| 1990s | 1,419 |
| 2000s | 1,219 |
| 2010s | 781 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Antwon is a modern American respelling of the classic name Antoine, which itself derives from the Roman Antonius. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1958 and saw its peak usage in the 1990s, ranking 5,208 in 2025. While its trajectory has been falling since 1989, Antwon remains a distinctive choice, with about 1 in every 94,893 baby boys receiving the name in recent years. Its variant spellings and the familiar nickname Tony give it both individuality and approachability.
Antwon is a modern spelling variant of Antoine, itself the French form of the Roman family name Antonius. The most famous bearer of the root name was Mark Antony, the Roman general and ally of Julius Caesar. While the exact meaning of Antonius is debated, it is often associated with the Greek word 'anthos' meaning 'flower' or interpreted as 'priceless'.
Where Antwon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Tony
Sibling names for Antwon
Names that share Antwon's style, for a brother or sister.
