Antuwan
A masculine name of French origin meaning "highly praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antuwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antuwan today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antuwan births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antuwan. 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 Antuwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,184
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Antuwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antuwan 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 Antuwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Antuwan
The name Antuwan originated from the Arabic name "Antawan" or "Antun," which is derived from the Latin name "Antonius." This name can be traced back to ancient Roman times and was derived from the Roman family name "Antonius."
The name Antonius itself is believed to have originated from the Oscan-Umbrian form "Antonu," which means "priceless one" or "praiseworthy." This suggests that the name Antuwan may have carried connotations of value or admiration in its early origins.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Antuwan can be found in the 12th century, when it was used by Antun of Baghdad, an influential Arab scholar and philosopher who lived from 1165 to 1239. He was known for his contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Antuwan was Antun Saadeh, a Lebanese philosopher and writer who lived from 1904 to 1949. He was the founder of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party and played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement.
In the 14th century, Antun Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Murad II between 1421 and 1451. He was instrumental in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during this period.
During the Renaissance era, Antun Vrančić (1504-1573) was a Croatian polymath, diplomat, and author who made significant contributions to various fields, including linguistics, engineering, and theology.
Another notable figure was Antun Radić (1868-1919), a Croatian politician and writer who played a crucial role in the Croatian national movement and advocated for the rights of peasants and workers.
While the name Antuwan has its roots in Arabic and Latin origins, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in fields such as scholarship, literature, politics, and philosophy.
People
Antuwan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Antuwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antuwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antuwan 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 Antuwan a common name?
We classify Antuwan 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 Antuwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Antuwan was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antuwan is about 35 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 Antuwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antuwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antuwan 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 Antuwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antuwan 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 Antuwan 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 named Antuwan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.