Total births
1,362
Girls' name · since 1924
Twanda
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 1,362 babies named Twanda, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,362
- total births
- 1924–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Twanda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,362 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Twanda recorded 1,362 times among girls since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1924 to 1995.
- 1,362 total births
- 1924–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,362 girls have been named Twanda since 1924, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 1,362
- total births
- 1924–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Twanda was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
77 babies were named Twanda in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Twanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Twanda splits its recorded history at 1971: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Twanda at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Twanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1995
- Peak year (1970)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Twanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Twanda's strongest decade.
566 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Twanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 113
1950s
113 births
- 1960s
1960s
478 births
- 1970s
1970s
566 births
- 1980s 169
1980s
169 births
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 566 births (42% of all-time use).
How Twanda 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 Twanda's total volume
Twanda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Twanda by state
Where Twanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 83 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 64 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 37 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 25 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 22 | 1.6% |
Florida share of Twanda's total US births 6.1%
Even split
83 of 1,362 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Twanda appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twanda? ▼
Twanda has been given to 1,362 babies in the U.S. since 1924, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 77 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Twanda most popular? ▼
Twanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 566 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Twanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Twanda are Florida (83 births), Pennsylvania (64 births), Mississippi (37 births).
How long has the name Twanda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Twanda since 1924 -- 72 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Twanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twana, Twanna, Twala, Twania, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Twanda's data
- Twanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (566 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Twandas (83 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Twanda
Nearby Names Like Twanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Twanda
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2,229 births
Twanna Girl
1,333 births
Twala Girl
109 births
Twania Girl
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Twanya Girl
60 births
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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, 1924–1995 (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. "Twanda: Baby Name Since 1924 - 1,362 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twanda. 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 Twanda 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.