Total births
960
Girls' name · since 1957
Kawana
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 960 babies named Kawana, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 960
- total births
- 1957–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Kawana is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 960 have been recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Kawana recorded 960 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2001.
- 960 total births
- 1957–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
960 girls have been named Kawana since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 960
- total births
- 1957–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kawana was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
79 babies were named Kawana in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Kawana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kawana's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 79, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kawana at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Kawana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2001
- Peak year (1978)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Kawana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kawana's strongest decade.
503 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kawana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 66
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
503 births
- 1980s
1980s
287 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 503 births (52% of all-time use).
How Kawana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kawana's total volume
Kawana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kawana by state
Where Kawana concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 62 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 44 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 35 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 34 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 19 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 14 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 13 | 1.4% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.3% |
New York share of Kawana's total US births 6.5%
Even split
62 of 960 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Kawana appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kawana? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 960 babies named Kawana. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 79 births.
When was Kawana most popular? ▼
Kawana was most popular in the 1970s decade with 503 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Kawana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kawana are New York (62 births), Louisiana (44 births), Georgia (35 births).
How long has the name Kawana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kawana since 1957 -- 45 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Kawana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kawanna, Kawanda, Kawthar, Kawena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kawana's data
- Kawana's decade-level peak was the 1970s (503 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kawanas (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kawana
Nearby Names Like Kawana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kawana
Kawanna Girl
551 births
Kawanda Girl
423 births
Kawthar Girl
#8669 243 births
Kawena Girl
#15923 181 births
Kawsar Girl
#10111 116 births
Compare Kawana side by side: Kawana vs Kawanna Kawana vs Kawanda Kawana vs Kawthar
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1957–2001 (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. "Kawana: Baby Name Since 1957 - 960 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kawana. 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 Kawana 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.