Antwone Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Antwone is a modern name that likely evolved from the French Antoine, which has Latin roots in Antonius. The name means 'priceless' and has gained popularity primarily in African American culture in the late 20th century. It is associated with traits of uniqueness and creativity, with notable figures like Antwone Fisher contributing to its recognition.
The name Antwone is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. From 2020-2022, Antwone 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, 'Antwone' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7025th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1832nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1877th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5306th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Antwone' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Antwone"
Pronunciation
/ænˈtoʊn/
Origin
American, possibly derived from Antoine
Etymology
The name Antwone is believed to be a modern American variation of the French name Antoine, which itself is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name has been popularized in recent years, particularly in African American communities.
Meaning
Priceless
Language Evolution
Antonius, Antoine, Antwone
Historical Usage
Antwone became more widely used in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s, as cultural influences from movies and music helped to popularize unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Antoine, Tony, Ant
Modern Popularity & Image
Antwone is seen as a distinctive and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It carries a positive image within contemporary culture.
Famous People
Antwone Fisher, an American author and motivational speaker known for his life story and the film based on it.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Antwone"
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 "Antwone"
"Antwone" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7025th of 7552 | 8 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1832nd of 10718 | 390 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1877th of 16616 | 607 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2187th of 24088 | 883 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5306th of 23106 | 209 |
Regional Popularity of "Antwone" 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) |
36.53% 1073rd/2937 |
- |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.80% 1835th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
33.19% 1724th/5194 |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.49% 1947th/4582 |
47.56% 2456th/5164 |
25.46% 1862nd/7313 |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Antwone" 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 "Antwone"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Antwone" 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.