Tawana vs Tawanda
Side-by-side comparison of Tawana and Tawanda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Tawana | Tawanda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 6,545 | 4,058 |
| Peak Year | 1974 | 1977 |
| Peak Year Births | 365 | 260 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1934 | 1944 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Tawana | Tawanda |
|---|---|---|
| 1930ss | 13 | — |
| 1940ss | 86 | 10 |
| 1950ss | 438 | 72 |
| 1960ss | 1,247 | 712 |
| 1970ss | 3,107 | 2,141 |
| 1980ss | 1,335 | 927 |
| 1990ss | 276 | 184 |
| 2000ss | 38 | 12 |
| 2010ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1934–2011.