Antavion
One whose life's journey has begun brightly and victoriously.
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the first name Antavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antavion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antavion births was 2007 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antavion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
135
~ 1 in 2,538,921 Americans
Peak year
2007
15 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,367
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Antavion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antavion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antavion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Antavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Antavion
The name Antavion is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th century as a unique blend of existing names and sounds. It does not appear to have any direct roots in a specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of elements from various sources.
One possible origin is that it was derived from the Latin prefix "ante," meaning "before" or "in front of," and the French name "Avion," which means "airplane." This could suggest a connotation of something ahead of its time or cutting-edge. However, this linguistic connection is speculative and may be coincidental.
Alternatively, Antavion may have been inspired by the name Antoine, which has French origins and is derived from the Roman name Antonius. The "Anta" portion could be a variation or shortening of this more traditional name, while the "vion" ending adds a unique twist.
Due to its relatively recent coinage, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures for the name Antavion. It is unlikely to have been used widely, if at all, prior to the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Antavion are difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a fairly uncommon and modern name. However, here are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history:
1. Antavion Deloach (born in 1993), an American football player who played for the University of Georgia.
2. Antavion Sargent (born in 1995), an American basketball player who played for the University of South Alabama.
3. Antavion Johnson (born in 1997), an American football player who played for the University of Virginia.
4. Antavion Adams (born in 1998), an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
5. Antavion Britton (born in 2000), an American football player who played for the University of Nebraska.
It is important to note that while these individuals may be among the earliest recorded instances of the name Antavion, its true origins and the reasoning behind its creation remain somewhat obscure due to its relatively recent emergence.
People
Antavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antavion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Antavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 135 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antavion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,538,921 US residents.
Is Antavion a common name?
We classify Antavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Antavion was 2007, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antavion is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Antavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antavion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Antavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antavion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Antavion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Antavion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.