Tawanna
Tawanna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of modern creation, possibly meaning 'gracious' or derived as a variant of Tawana.
Origin and history
Tawanna is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is likely inspired by or created as a elaboration of names like Tawana or Tonya. The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
3,874 babies in the United States have been named Tawanna since 1880. It ranks #2837 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- DC (8.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 214 |
| 1960-1970 | 667 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,725 |
| 1980-1990 | 993 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tawa
Fun facts
- Tawanna experienced its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1970s before gradually declining in frequency.
- It represents a trend of modern invented names using phonetically pleasing prefixes like 'Ta-'.