Antwan is of African origin, derived from the Akan tribe's word 'ntwan', meaning 'born on Monday'. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent times, particularly among families seeking unique and culturally significant names for their children.
The name Antwan saw a steady increase in popularity from 1970 to 1978, with a peak of 10 births in 1978. After this peak, the number of births decreased and remained relatively stable around 5-6 per year until 1987. Overall, there were 113 babies named Antwan born between 1970 and 1987.