Antavius
A unique name possibly derived from Latin or African origins; meaning uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the first name Antavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antavius today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antavius births was 1991 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antavius. 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
222
~ 1 in 1,543,938 Americans
Peak year
1991
15 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,208
Tracked since 1981
Census
Antavius in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 185 people with the first name Antavius, which placed it at #40,305 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,305
National first-name rank
People counted
185
185 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Antavius
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Antavius is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and White (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Antavius described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Antavius at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.5% · 173
- Two or more races3.8% · 7
- White2.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Popularity
Antavius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antavius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 101 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antavius 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 Antavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Antavius' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Antavius
The name Antavius has its origins in ancient Rome and the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "ante," meaning "before" or "in front of," and the suffix "-vius," which was a common ending for Roman names. The name likely emerged during the Roman Imperial period, when Latin names were widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Antavius can be found in ancient Roman inscriptions and historical records from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These inscriptions often listed the names of Roman citizens and their professions or roles within society. However, the exact meaning and significance of the name Antavius during this time is not entirely clear.
In the Middle Ages, the name Antavius seems to have fallen out of common usage, as Latin names were gradually replaced by names derived from Germanic, Celtic, and other cultural influences in Europe. However, there are a few recorded instances of individuals bearing the name Antavius during this period, though they were likely rare occurrences.
One of the earliest known individuals named Antavius was a Roman senator who lived in the 2nd century AD. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or accomplishments, as records from that time are scarce and often incomplete.
Another notable figure named Antavius was a Roman military commander who served during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century AD. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his role in suppressing a rebellion in Gaul, but details about his life and deeds are limited.
In the 5th century AD, there was a Bishop of Ravenna named Antavius who played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the region. He is known for his efforts to promote Christianity and his involvement in various church councils and disputes.
During the Renaissance period, the name Antavius resurfaced briefly among scholars and humanists who were fascinated by ancient Roman culture and language. One notable figure from this time was Antavius Franciscus, an Italian humanist and philosopher who lived in the 15th century and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics.
Another individual named Antavius was a Roman poet who lived in the 1st century BC. While little is known about his life, several of his poems have survived and provide insight into the literary culture of ancient Rome.
It is worth noting that while the name Antavius has a rich historical background, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout most of recorded history. This is likely due to the decline of Latin names and the influence of other cultural and linguistic traditions in various regions over time.
People
Antavius + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Antavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antavius 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 1,543,938 US residents.
Is Antavius a common name?
We classify Antavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Antavius was 1991, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antavius is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Antavius in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 185 people with the name Antavius, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,305 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Antavius in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Antavius?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Antavius leans strongly male. 179 people counted with this name were male (96.2%), compared with 7 female bearers (3.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Antavius?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Antavius is Black at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and White (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Antavius most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Antavius in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (173 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Antavius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antavius 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 Antavius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antavius 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 Antavius 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.
How many people are called Antavius?
See how many Americans are named Antavius on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.