Bwana

Boy name

Bwana has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1972 (5 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bwana.

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

5 babies since 1966

Same era and popularity as Bwana, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

How popular is the name Bwana?

Bwana has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bwana peak?

Bwana peaked in 1972, when 5 babies were given the name.

Is Bwana a girl or boy name?

Bwana is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Bwana are boys).

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