Total births
217
Unisex name · since 1965
Twan
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 217 babies named Twan, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 217
- total births
- 1965–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
217 boys have been named Twan since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Twan recorded 217 times among boys since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2021.
- 217 total births
- 1965–2021 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
217 boys have been named Twan since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2021.
- 217
- total births
- 1965–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Twan was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
15 babies were named Twan in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Twan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Twan's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Twan at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Twan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2021
- Peak year (1973)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Twan popularity over time - girls
27 total births recorded since 1968 (Twan as girls' name)
Twan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Twan's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Twan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 105 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twan? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 217 babies named Twan. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 15 births.
When was Twan most popular? ▼
Twan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Is Twan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Twan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 217 births, and as a girl's name it has 27 births.
How long has the name Twan been used? ▼
Twan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 57 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Twan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twain, Twayne. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Twan's data
- Twan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- 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 Twan
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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, 1965–2021 (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. "Twan: Baby Name Since 1965 - 217 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twan. 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 Twan 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.