Tawana
Tawana is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Created name; possibly derived from modern American phonetic combinations.
Origin and history
Tawana is a modern American name that rose to popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century. It is derived from a blend of popular name elements, influenced by names like Tawnya and Tanisha. While it saw significant usage in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s, it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
6,545 babies in the United States have been named Tawana since 1880. It ranks #2097 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.5 %)
- IL (8 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 438 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,247 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,107 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,335 |
| 1990-2000 | 276 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tawana
- Tawana Brawley: Public figure
Fun facts
- Tawana experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s.
- The name reflects a popular trend in American name creation that combines rhythmic prefixes and suffixes.