Tawana
girl nameTawana entered the US charts in 1934, peaked at #484 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1934–2025
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rank today
#484
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3751 |
| 1940s | #3528 |
| 1950s | #1636 |
| 1960s | #975 |
| 1970s | #563 |
| 1980s | #1174 |
| 1990s | #5024 |
| 2000s | #15063 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 6,100 people named Tawana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tawana alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tawana in 2025?
- Tawana is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tawana most popular?
- Tawana peaked in 1974, reaching #484 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tawana with classmates?
- Tawana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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