Total births
306
Girls' name · since 1963
Jawanna
306 babies named Jawanna in U.S. Social Security records since 1963, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 306
- total births
- 1963–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
306 girls have been named Jawanna since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jawanna has been recorded 306 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1999.
- 306 total births
- 1963–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
306 girls have been named Jawanna since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 306
- total births
- 1963–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jawanna was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
24 babies were named Jawanna in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Jawanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jawanna splits its recorded history at 1983: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jawanna at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Jawanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1999
- Peak year (1978)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jawanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jawanna's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jawanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 114 births (37% of all-time use).
Jawanna by state
Where Jawanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.6% |
California share of Jawanna's total US births 1.6%
Even split
5 of 306 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jawanna? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 306 babies named Jawanna. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 24 births.
When was Jawanna most popular? ▼
Jawanna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Jawanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jawanna are California (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Jawanna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jawanna since 1963 -- 37 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Jawanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jawana, Jawanda, Jawaher, Jawan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jawanna's data
- Jawanna's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (114 total births) through the 1990s (72) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jawannas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jawanna
Nearby Names Like Jawanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jawanna
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Jawanda Girl
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Jawaher Girl
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Jawan Girl
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Jawhara Girl
6 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1963–1999 (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. "Jawanna: Baby Name Since 1963 - 306 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jawanna. 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 Jawanna 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 July 2026.