Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Antwuan since 1971
Babies named Antwuan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 215 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Antwuan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, during a period when distinctive invented names were gaining popularity in African American communities. Its peak year was 1984, after which it began a steady decline. By 2025, its usage had fallen below the threshold for ranking in the top 1000. The name reflects a broader trend of blending existing names with fashionable suffixes, a pattern that produced many similar coinages. Although precise numbers are unavailable, the name never reached the mainstream ubiquity of its cousin Antwan. It remains a rare choice today, most familiar to those born in the late 20th century.
Antwuan is a modern coinage that blends the traditional name Anthony with the popular suffix -wan, seen in names like Antwan and Quantwan. It emerged in the United States in the 1970s, part of a wave of African American invented names that combined existing name elements to create distinctive new forms. The name Anthony itself derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of Etruscan origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ant, Tony, Twan
Sibling names for Antwuan
Names that share Antwuan's style, for a brother or sister.
