Total births
3,029
Girls' name · since 1918
Lawana
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 3,029 babies named Lawana, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,029
- total births
- 1918–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
3,029 girls have been named Lawana since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lawana recorded 3,029 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2000.
- 3,029 total births
- 1918–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,029 girls have been named Lawana since 1918, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 3,029
- total births
- 1918–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lawana was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
87 babies were named Lawana in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Lawana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lawana splits its recorded history at 1956: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 87 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lawana at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Lawana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2000
- Peak year (1971)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Lawana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lawana's strongest decade.
653 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lawana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s 209
1920s
209 births
- 1930s
1930s
308 births
- 1940s
1940s
423 births
- 1950s
1950s
633 births
- 1960s
1960s
653 births
- 1970s
1970s
573 births
- 1980s 178
1980s
178 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 653 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lawana 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 Lawana's total volume
Lawana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lawana by state
Where Lawana concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 264 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 223 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 169 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 125 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 52 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Utah | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 37 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 34 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Lawana's total US births 8.7%
Even split
264 of 3,029 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Lawana appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lawana? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 3,029 babies named Lawana. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 87 births.
When was Lawana most popular? ▼
Lawana was most popular in the 1960s decade with 653 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Lawana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lawana are Texas (264 births), California (223 births), Oklahoma (169 births).
How long has the name Lawana been used? ▼
Lawana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 83 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Lawana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lawanda, Lawanna, Lawrence, Lawren, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lawana's data
- Lawana's decade-level peak was the 1960s (653 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.
- Texas records the most Lawanas (264 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lawana
Nearby Names Like Lawana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lawana
Lawanda Girl
12,093 births
Lawanna Girl
2,381 births
Lawrence Girl
#8972 2,187 births
Lawren Girl
#12320 1,098 births
Lawson Girl
#4846 605 births
Compare Lawana side by side: Lawana vs Lawanda Lawana vs Lawanna Lawana vs Lawrence
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1918–2000 (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. "Lawana: Baby Name Since 1918 - 3,029 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lawana. 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 Lawana 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.