Antwonn
One who is highly praised and honored.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Antwonn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Antwonn today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Antwonn births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Antwonn. 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 Antwonn. 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
#5,636
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Antwonn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Antwonn 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 Antwonn 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 Antwonn
The name Antwonn is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with possible roots in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The earliest known spelling variations include Antoun, Antwan, and Antwain, which were commonly used names among Arabic-speaking populations in the Middle East and North Africa.
One theory suggests that the name Antwonn may be derived from the Arabic word "intiwan," which means "to be steadfast" or "to persevere." This could indicate that the name was originally associated with qualities such as resilience, determination, and strength of character. However, the precise etymology remains uncertain, and other linguistic experts have proposed alternative explanations.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Antwonn, some scholars believe that variations of the name may have been used by Arabic scholars, poets, or other notable figures during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Antwonn was Antwan ibn al-Muqaffa, an Arab writer and translator who lived in the 8th century and played a significant role in introducing Persian literature and wisdom to the Arabic-speaking world. Another notable figure was Antoun Saadeh, a Lebanese philosopher and political activist who founded the Syrian Social Nationalist Party in the early 20th century.
Throughout history, several other individuals with variations of the name Antwonn have made their mark in various fields. These include:
1. Antwan Patton (1975-present), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and internationally.
2. Antwan "Big Boi" Patton (1975-present), an American rapper and one-half of the renowned hip-hop duo OutKast.
3. Antwan André Randolph El-Haquassam (1971-present), better known as Big Lurch, an American rapper and actor from Chicago.
4. Antwan "Twan" Russell (1976-present), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and internationally.
5. Antwan "Twanny Banton" Blackman (1993-present), a Jamaican dancehall artist and lyricist known for his unique vocal style.
While the name Antwonn has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human cultures.
People
Antwonn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Antwonn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Antwonn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Antwonn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Antwonn 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 Antwonn a common name?
We classify Antwonn 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 Antwonn most popular?
The single biggest year for Antwonn was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Antwonn 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 Antwonn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Antwonn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Antwonn 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 Antwonn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Antwonn 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 Antwonn 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 Antwonn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Antwonn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.