Dawanda
girl nameDawanda entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #3714 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#3714
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5452 |
| 1970s | #5216 |
| 1980s | #7555 |
| 1990s | #10769 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Dawanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawanda alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawanda in 2025?
- Dawanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dawanda most popular?
- Dawanda peaked in 1972, reaching #3714 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dawanda with classmates?
- Dawanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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