Lawanna
Lawanna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern combination, possibly meaning 'gracious' or 'desired' depending on root interpretation.
Origin and history
Lawanna is an American modern created name, likely combining the prefix 'La-' with the name Wanna or Wanda. It gained modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, the name is rarely given to newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,381 babies in the United States have been named Lawanna since 1880. It ranks #3616 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (22.2 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- OK (12.4 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 198 |
| 1940-1950 | 275 |
| 1950-1960 | 462 |
| 1960-1970 | 524 |
| 1970-1980 | 565 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lawanna experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1930s through the 1960s.
- The name reflects a popular U.S. naming trend of prefixing traditional or phonetic elements with 'La-'.