Antavious
Rare modern masculine name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 557 living Americans carry the first name Antavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antavious today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antavious births was 2001 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antavious. 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
557
~ 1 in 615,358 Americans
Peak year
2001
29 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,901
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Antavious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antavious from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 233 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
Antavious 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 Antavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Antavious' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Florida recorded the most babies named Antavious, while Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Antavious
The name Antavious is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a unique and creative name, possibly inspired by a combination of existing names or words, but without a definitive origin or historical context.
Despite its lack of ancient lineage, the name Antavious has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and communities. However, there are no widely known historical figures or prominent individuals recorded throughout history with this first name.
While the name Antavious may hold personal significance or meaning for those who bear it, there is little documented evidence of its widespread use or recognition in historical records, ancient texts, or religious scriptures. It remains a relatively uncommon and unconventional name, without a clear cultural or linguistic heritage to trace its evolution over time.
The absence of historical references or notable bearers of this name does not diminish its uniqueness or the personal significance it may hold for individuals who have embraced it. However, it does highlight the name's relatively recent emergence and lack of a well-established historical narrative or cultural background.
In summary, Antavious is a modern name with no discernible ancient origins or widespread historical usage. Its meaning and significance are likely shaped by contemporary personal preferences and individual contexts, rather than deeply rooted in cultural traditions or linguistic derivations from the past.
People
Antavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antavious 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
Antavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 557 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antavious 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 615,358 US residents.
Is Antavious a common name?
We classify Antavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 567 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Antavious was 2001, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antavious is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Antavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antavious 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.
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.