Antwand
An uncommon masculine name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Antwand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antwand today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antwand births was 1974 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antwand. 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 Antwand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1974
8 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1984 SSA rank
#5,600
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Antwand: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Antwand from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Antwand remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antwand 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 Antwand 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 Antwand
The name Antwand is a relatively modern creation, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a combination of the English name "Anthony" and the suffix "-wand," which may have been inspired by the word "wand" or "wanderer." However, the precise origins of this name are somewhat obscure, and it does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Antwand has gained some traction in various parts of the world, particularly in certain English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Antwand Pearman, a former American football player who was born in 1975 and played for several NFL teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable bearer of the name is Antwand Rainey, an American basketball player who was born in 1984 and played professionally in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas competitions. Rainey is known for his successful college career at Indiana State University, where he excelled as a point guard.
In the world of entertainment, Antwand Pearman, an American actor and filmmaker, has made a name for himself. Born in 1979, Pearman has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "Glee" and the movie "Barbershop: The Next Cut."
Antwand Williams, an American singer and songwriter born in 1977, has also gained recognition for his contributions to the music industry. Williams has worked with various artists and has released several albums over the years, showcasing his talents as a vocalist and performer.
Lastly, Antwand Sim, a British actor and dancer born in 1990, has made a mark in the performing arts world. Sim has appeared in several stage productions and television shows, showcasing his versatility as a performer across various mediums.
While the name Antwand may be relatively new, these individuals have helped establish its presence and significance in various fields, contributing to its growing recognition and use in contemporary times.
People
Antwand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antwand 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
Antwand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antwand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antwand 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Antwand a common name?
We classify Antwand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Antwand most popular?
The single biggest year for Antwand was 1974, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antwand is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Antwand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antwand 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.