Tawney
girl nameTawney entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #2299 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#2299
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4651 |
| 1950s | #5408 |
| 1960s | #4916 |
| 1970s | #5729 |
| 1980s | #5229 |
| 1990s | #5542 |
| 2000s | #13479 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Tawney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tawney alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tawney in 2025?
- Tawney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tawney most popular?
- Tawney peaked in 1961, reaching #2299 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tawney with classmates?
- Tawney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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