Total births
1,876
Girls' name · since 1950
Tawni
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 1,876 babies named Tawni, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,876
- total births
- 1950–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1,876 girls have been named Tawni since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tawni has been recorded 1,876 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2011.
- 1,876 total births
- 1950–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,876 girls have been named Tawni since 1950, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,876
- total births
- 1950–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Tawni was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
105 babies were named Tawni in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Tawni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tawni's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 105, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tawni at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Tawni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2011
- Peak year (1989)
- 105
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Tawni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tawni's strongest decade.
567 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Tawni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s
1960s
319 births
- 1970s
1970s
263 births
- 1980s
1980s
567 births
- 1990s
1990s
548 births
- 2000s 112
2000s
112 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 567 births (30% of all-time use).
How Tawni 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 Tawni's total volume
Tawni vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tawni by state
Where Tawni concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 392 | 20.9% |
| #2 | Utah | | 73 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 49 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 11 | 0.6% |
California share of Tawni's total US births 20.9%
Even split
392 of 1,876 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Tawni appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tawni? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 1,876 babies named Tawni. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 105 births.
When was Tawni most popular? ▼
Tawni was most popular in the 1980s decade with 567 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Tawni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tawni are California (392 births), Utah (73 births), Washington (49 births).
How long has the name Tawni been used? ▼
Records for Tawni go back to 1950, giving 62 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Tawni? ▼
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 Tawni's data
- Tawni's decade-level peak was the 1980s (567 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tawnis (392 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tawni
Nearby Names Like Tawni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tawni
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 Tawni side by side: Tawni vs Tawana Tawni vs Tawnya Tawni vs Tawny
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, 1950–2011 (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. "Tawni: Baby Name Since 1950 - 1,876 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tawni. 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 Tawni 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.