Anttwan
A variation of the name Antoine, of French origin meaning "highly praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anttwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anttwan today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anttwan births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anttwan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anttwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#5,635
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Anttwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anttwan 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 Anttwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anttwan
The name Anttwan is believed to have originated from the Arabic name Antoine, which is a French form of the Roman name Antonius. Antonius is derived from the Greek word "antao," meaning "to withstand" or "to be worthy."
The name Antoine was popularized during the Middle Ages and was commonly used in France and other parts of Europe. It was often associated with nobility and was borne by several notable historical figures, such as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French writer and aviator who wrote the classic novella "The Little Prince."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anttwan can be found in the writings of the 16th-century French philosopher and writer Michel de Montaigne, who mentioned an individual named Anttwan in his famous work "Essays."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Anttwan. One of the most famous was Anttwan Bethune (1642-1722), a French explorer and cartographer who is credited with mapping a significant portion of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
Another notable figure was Anttwan Lavoisier (1743-1794), a French chemist and pioneer of modern chemistry who is often referred to as the "father of modern chemistry." He is best known for his contributions to the understanding of combustion and the conservation of mass.
In the 19th century, Anttwan Dumas (1802-1870) was a French writer and playwright who authored numerous novels, plays, and travel books. He is particularly renowned for his historical novels, such as "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
Moving to the 20th century, Anttwan de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was a celebrated French aviator and author best known for his novella "The Little Prince," which has become a beloved classic of children's literature worldwide.
Another notable figure from the 20th century was Anttwan Grimes (1925-2003), an American jazz saxophonist and composer who played with some of the most famous jazz musicians of his time, including Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
People
Anttwan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anttwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anttwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anttwan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anttwan a common name?
We classify Anttwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anttwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Anttwan was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anttwan is about 47 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 Anttwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anttwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anttwan 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 Anttwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anttwan 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 Anttwan 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 have the name Anttwan?
See how many people have the name Anttwan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.