Tawny
girl nameTawny entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #859 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#859
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3649 |
| 1950s | #2728 |
| 1960s | #1629 |
| 1970s | #1876 |
| 1980s | #1003 |
| 1990s | #1717 |
| 2000s | #5522 |
| 2010s | #11626 |
| 2020s | #14669 |
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Tawny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tawny alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tawny in 2025?
- Tawny is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tawny most popular?
- Tawny peaked in 1989, reaching #859 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tawny with classmates?
- Tawny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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