Tawan
Every Tawan since 1970 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tawan
Tawan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 409 American babies have been named Tawan — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tawan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tawan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,688 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,647 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,833 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,837 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,113 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #12,046 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,915 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,929 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #10,022 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,559 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,300 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,970 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,261 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,870 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #8,019 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,321 | 8 | #5,097 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,233 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,743 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,364 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tawan in 2025?
Tawan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tawan?
409 babies have been named Tawan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tawan most popular?
Tawan peaked in 1973, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Tawan a boy or girl name?
Tawan is used for both: about 15% of babies named Tawan have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Tawan rising or falling?
Tawan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.