Tawny
Tawny is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Golden-brown or brownish-yellow color.
Origin and history
Tawny is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old French word 'tané', referring to a warm brownish-yellow color or tanned leather. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although it peaked in usage around the 1980s, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,228 babies in the United States have been named Tawny since 1880. It ranks #2707 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.7 %)
- WA (5.7 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- OH (3.6 %)
- FL (2.6 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 185 |
| 1960-1970 | 511 |
| 1970-1980 | 575 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,542 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,052 |
| 2000-2010 | 256 |
| 2010-2019 | 64 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Tawny
- Tawny Kitaen: Actress, Model
- Tawny Cypress: Actress
- Tawny Newsome: Actress, Comedian
Fun facts
- The term tawny originates from Anglo-Norman and Old French terms associated with the tanning of leather.
- Tawny saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1980s, influenced by popular culture icons of the era.