Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1967
Kawanda
423 babies named Kawanda in U.S. Social Security records since 1967, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1967–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
423 girls have been named Kawanda since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kawanda has been recorded 423 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 1993.
- 423 total births
- 1967–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
423 girls have been named Kawanda since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 423
- total births
- 1967–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kawanda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Kawanda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kawanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kawanda's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kawanda at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Kawanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Kawanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kawanda's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kawanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s
1980s
156 births
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 220 births (52% of all-time use).
Kawanda by state
Where Kawanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 56 | 13.2% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
Louisiana share of Kawanda's total US births 13.2%
Even split
56 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kawanda? ▼
Kawanda has been given to 423 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 37 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Kawanda most popular? ▼
Kawanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kawanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kawanda are Louisiana (56 births), Mississippi (10 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Kawanda been used? ▼
Kawanda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 27 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Kawanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kawana, Kawanna, Kawthar, Kawena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kawanda's data
- Kawanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Kawandas (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Kawanda
Nearby Names Like Kawanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kawanda
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Kawanna Girl
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Kawthar Girl
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Kawena Girl
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Kawsar Girl
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Compare Kawanda side by side: Kawanda vs Kawana Kawanda vs Kawanna Kawanda vs Kawthar
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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, 1967–1993 (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. "Kawanda: Baby Name Since 1967 - 423 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kawanda. 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 Kawanda 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.