Total births
78
Girls' name · since 1971
Tawona
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 78 babies named Tawona, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 78
- total births
- 1971–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Tawona sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 78 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tawona has been recorded 78 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1981.
- 78 total births
- 1971–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
78 girls have been named Tawona since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 78
- total births
- 1971–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Tawona was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tawona in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Tawona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tawona splits its recorded history at 1976: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tawona at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tawona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1981
- Peak year (1978)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Tawona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tawona's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Tawona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 63 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tawona? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 78 babies named Tawona. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 12 births.
When was Tawona most popular? ▼
Tawona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Tawona been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tawona since 1971 -- 11 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Tawona? ▼
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 Tawona's data
- Tawona's decade-level peak was the 1970s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 15 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 Tawona
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tawona
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Tawanda Girl
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Tawanna Girl
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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, 1971–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tawona: Baby Name Since 1971 - 78 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tawona. 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 Tawona 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.