Total births
270
Unisex name · since 1948
Tawn
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 270 babies named Tawn, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 270
- total births
- 1948–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
270 girls have been named Tawn since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tawn has been recorded 270 times among girls since 1948, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1983.
- 270 total births
- 1948–1983 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
270 girls have been named Tawn since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1983.
- 270
- total births
- 1948–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Tawn was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
28 babies were named Tawn in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Tawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tawn's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tawn at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Tawn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1983
- Peak year (1969)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Tawn popularity over time - boys
32 total births recorded since 1962 (Tawn as boys' name)
Tawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tawn's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Tawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 34
1950s
34 births
- 1960s
1960s
108 births
- 1970s
1970s
90 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 108 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tawn? ▼
270 babies have been named Tawn since 1948. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1969 with 28 births.
When was Tawn most popular? ▼
Tawn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Is Tawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tawn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 270 births, and as a boy's name it has 32 births.
How long has the name Tawn been used? ▼
Tawn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 36 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Tawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tawana, Tawnya, Tawny, Tawanda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tawn's data
- Tawn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tawn
Nearby Names Like Tawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tawn
Tawana Girl
6,545 births
Tawnya Girl
4,943 births
Tawny Girl
#15565 4,228 births
Tawanda Girl
4,058 births
Tawanna Girl
3,874 births
Compare Tawn side by side: Tawn vs Tawana Tawn vs Tawnya Tawn vs Tawny
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, 1948–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tawn: Baby Name Since 1948 - 270 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tawn. 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 Tawn 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.