Total births
632
Girls' name · since 1957
Tawnia
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 632 babies named Tawnia, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 632
- total births
- 1957–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Tawnia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 632 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tawnia has been recorded 632 times among girls since 1957, 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 1957 to 1992.
- 632 total births
- 1957–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
632 girls have been named Tawnia since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 632
- total births
- 1957–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tawnia was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
40 babies were named Tawnia in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tawnia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tawnia's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tawnia at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tawnia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1992
- Peak year (1972)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Tawnia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tawnia's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tawnia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
206 births
- 1970s
1970s
272 births
- 1980s
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 272 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tawnia 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 Tawnia's total volume
Tawnia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tawnia by state
Where Tawnia concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 66 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Washington | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Tawnia's total US births 10.4%
Even split
66 of 632 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tawnia? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 632 babies named Tawnia. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 40 births.
When was Tawnia most popular? ▼
Tawnia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Tawnia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tawnia are California (66 births), Washington (7 births), Oregon (5 births).
How long has the name Tawnia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tawnia since 1957 -- 36 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Tawnia? ▼
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 Tawnia's data
- Tawnia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tawnias (66 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 Tawnia
Nearby Names Like Tawnia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tawnia
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 Tawnia side by side: Tawnia vs Tawana Tawnia vs Tawnya Tawnia vs Tawny
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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, 1957–1992 (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. "Tawnia: Baby Name Since 1957 - 632 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tawnia. 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 Tawnia 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.