Antwain, of African origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for males. It is derived from the African name "Antawan," which means "warrior" or "fighter." This name has a strong and powerful sound to it, reflecting its origins. Spelled with 'w' instead of 'u,' Antwain offers a unique twist on similar names like Anthony or Antwan. It is also often associated with the African-American community due to its prevalence in the United States. Despite being less common than other names starting with 'A', Antwain carries a robust and memorable character that sets it apart from other names of similar origin.
Statistics show that the name Antwain has seen varied popularity over time in the United States. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was a steady increase in the number of births registered with this name, reaching its peak in 1978 with 89 babies named Antwain.
From then on, the popularity started to decline gradually. Between 1979 and 2003, the number of annual births with the name Antwain fluctuated between a high of 105 in 1979 to a low of 25 in 2003.
However, there was another spike in popularity from 2006 to 2008, with numbers ranging from 34 to 46 births per year. After that period, the name's popularity started to decline again, reaching as low as 10 births annually by 2019 and 2020.
Overall, since records began in 1968 until 2022, there have been a total of 2348 babies named Antwain born in the United States. This name has shown ups and downs over time but remains present in American naming culture.