Antwon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Antwon has American origins and is derived from the Latin Antonius. It means 'priceless' and has evolved through several historical forms. While it lacks biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American culture. Antwon is perceived as a modern and creative name, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Antwon is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Antwon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Antwon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 958th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 743rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1317th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2494th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Antwon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Antwon"
Pronunciation
/ˈæntwən/
Origin
American
Etymology
Antwon is a modern variation of the name Antoine, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name is often associated with the Latin word 'ante,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of.'
Meaning
priceless
Language Evolution
Antonius, Antoine, Anthony, Antwon
Historical Usage
Antwon gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities as a unique variation of Anthony.
Variants & Derivatives
Antoine, Anthony, Tony
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Antwon is viewed as a contemporary and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Antwon Rose, Antwon Tanner
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Antwon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Antwon"
"Antwon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5151st of 7552 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 958th of 10718 | 1,142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 743rd of 16616 | 2,715 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1317th of 24088 | 1,846 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2494th of 23106 | 638 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Antwon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.20% 652nd/2937 |
37.61% 1310th/3483 |
24.70% 869th/3518 |
36.97% 1495th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.77% 618th/3685 |
22.82% 1021st/4475 |
11.98% 622nd/5194 |
21.58% 1363rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.41% 1027th/4582 |
35.07% 1811th/5164 |
15.08% 1103rd/7313 |
32.60% 2433rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.91% 1829th/3984 |
- |
31.06% 2119th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Antwon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Antwon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Antwon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.