Total births
551
Girls' name · since 1964
Kawanna
551 babies named Kawanna in U.S. Social Security records since 1964, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 551
- total births
- 1964–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Kawanna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 551 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Kawanna recorded 551 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 1995.
- 551 total births
- 1964–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
551 girls have been named Kawanna since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 551
- total births
- 1964–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Kawanna was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kawanna in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kawanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kawanna splits its recorded history at 1983: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kawanna at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Kawanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1995
- Peak year (1977)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Kawanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kawanna's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Kawanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
272 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 272 births (49% of all-time use).
How Kawanna 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 Kawanna's total volume
Kawanna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kawanna by state
Where Kawanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 37 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 16 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 13 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
Georgia share of Kawanna's total US births 6.7%
Even split
37 of 551 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kawanna? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 551 babies named Kawanna. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 60 births.
When was Kawanna most popular? ▼
Kawanna was most popular in the 1970s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kawanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kawanna are Georgia (37 births), Louisiana (16 births), Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Kawanna been used? ▼
Kawanna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 32 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Kawanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kawana, Kawanda, Kawthar, Kawena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kawanna's data
- Kawanna's decade-level peak was the 1970s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Kawannas (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Kawanna
Nearby Names Like Kawanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kawanna
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Kawanda Girl
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Kawthar Girl
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Kawena Girl
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Kawsar Girl
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Compare Kawanna side by side: Kawanna vs Kawana Kawanna vs Kawanda Kawanna vs Kawthar
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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, 1964–1995 (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. "Kawanna: Baby Name Since 1964 - 551 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kawanna. 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 Kawanna 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.