Tawanda
girl nameTawanda entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #635 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#635
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4909 |
| 1950s | #4288 |
| 1960s | #1396 |
| 1970s | #718 |
| 1980s | #1589 |
| 1990s | #6750 |
| 2000s | #13720 |
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Tawanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tawanda 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 Tawanda in 2025?
- Tawanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tawanda most popular?
- Tawanda peaked in 1975, reaching #635 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tawanda with classmates?
- Tawanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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