Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Antowan

Name: Popularity of the name Antowan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Antowan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#3,613 (1978)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2008

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3613

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Antowan

Antowan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 10 Antowans were born — ranking #3,613 that year. As of 2026, Antowan ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Antowans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Antowan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Ireland
30%
JO
26%
Egypt
18%
Canada
18%
United States
8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Antowan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Antowan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Antaean
Andean
Antman
Antium
Antenne
Anton
Antigen
Antwan
Andon
Antum
Anden
Kantian

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Antowan

What does the name Antowan mean?

Antowan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Antowan in 2026?

In 2026, Antowan ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Antowan most popular?

Antowan reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,613 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Antowan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Antowan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Antowan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Antowan include Jams, Auggie, Leslee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Antowan

Antowan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Antowan's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Antowan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.