How Many People Are Named Antwain?

Complete statistics for the name Antwain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Antwain
Very Rare
African-American culture

Antwain is a unique name with roots in African-American culture, making it very rare with only 1 in 147,196 Americans bearing it. There are approximately 2,242 people named Antwain living today, showcasing its distinctiveness. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 105 births, indicating a declining trend since then.

~2,242
Living in US
1 in 147,196
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Twain
🌐
Origin
African-American culture
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,157
Worldwide Bearers
#268,007
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,242

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,242 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
689
Would be under 30 (29%)
1,669
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,358 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Antwain Through the Generations

Antwain has seen a steady decline in usage since its peak in 1979, reflecting a shift away from names that were popular during that era. Today, the majority of people named Antwain are aged between 30 and 60, with 29% being under 30 years old. This age distribution suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a place among older generations, bridging the gap between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 147
Florida 121
North Carolina 111
South Carolina 91
Georgia 85
Ohio 60
Alabama 43
Virginia 36
Michigan 34
California 25

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Antwain's African-American culture roots

📄 About the Name Antwain

How Many People Have the Name Antwain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,242 people in the United States currently share the name Antwain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,196 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Antwain a Common or Rare Name?

Antwain is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Antwain Mean?

Antwain means "creative variant of Twain" and comes from African-American culture origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Antwain in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Antwain Most Popular?

The name Antwain reached peak popularity in 1979, with 105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Antwain?

Approximately 2,242 people named Antwain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,358. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,196 Americans.

Is Antwain a rare name?

Antwain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,196 Americans has this name.

What does the name Antwain mean?

Antwain means "creative variant of Twain" and comes from African-American culture origins.

Is Antwain more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Antwain are male and 0% are female.

When was Antwain most popular?

Antwain peaked in 1979 with 105 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,242
All-Time Births2,358
1 in X1 in 147,196
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1979
World Rank#268,007
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.