Twana
Every Twana since 1938 — 2,229 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Twana
Twana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,078 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 2,229 American babies have been named Twana. Its peak came in 1974, when 119 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 Twana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Twana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2025 | 5 | #17,078 |
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| 1995 | 8 | #10,461 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,447 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,849 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,188 |
| 1975 | 113 | #1,053 |
| 1970 | 80 | #1,329 |
| 1965 | 83 | #1,186 |
| 1960 | 68 | #1,348 |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,103 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,407 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Twana in 2025?
Twana ranked #17,078 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Twana?
2,229 babies have been named Twana in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Twana most popular?
Twana peaked in 1974, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Twana a boy or girl name?
Twana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Twana rising or falling?
Twana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.