Total births
378
Girls' name · since 1953
Jawana
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 378 babies named Jawana, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 378
- total births
- 1953–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Jawana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 378 recorded since 1953.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jawana has been recorded 378 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1997.
- 378 total births
- 1953–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
378 girls have been named Jawana since 1953, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 378
- total births
- 1953–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jawana was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jawana in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Jawana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jawana splits its recorded history at 1978: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jawana at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Jawana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1997
- Peak year (1980)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Jawana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jawana's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jawana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
60 births
- 1970s
1970s
126 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 126 births (33% of all-time use).
Jawana by state
Where Jawana concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.3% |
Michigan share of Jawana's total US births 1.3%
5 of 378 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jawana? ▼
378 babies have been named Jawana since 1953. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1980 with 19 births.
When was Jawana most popular? ▼
Jawana was most popular in the 1970s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Jawana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jawana are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Jawana been used? ▼
Records for Jawana go back to 1953, giving 45 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Jawana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jawanna, Jawanda, Jawaher, Jawan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jawana's data
- Jawana's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (126 total births) through the 1990s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Jawanas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jawana
Nearby Names Like Jawana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jawana
Jawanna Girl
306 births
Jawanda Girl
257 births
Jawaher Girl
28 births
Jawan Girl
12 births
Jawhara Girl
6 births
Compare Jawana side by side: Jawana vs Jawanna Jawana vs Jawanda Jawana vs Jawaher
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jawana: Baby Name Since 1953 - 378 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jawana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jawana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.