Tawanda
Girl nameTawanda has been given to 4,058 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1977.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,058
Peak year
1977 (260 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1944
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Tawanda's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #636 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tawanda — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tawanda.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tawanda?
Tawanda has been given to 4,058 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tawanda peak?
Tawanda peaked in 1977, when 260 babies were given the name.
Is Tawanda a girl or boy name?
Tawanda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tawanda are girls).
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