Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawana since 1918
Babies named Lawana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 308 |
| 1940s | 423 |
| 1950s | 633 |
| 1960s | 653 |
| 1970s | 573 |
| 1980s | 178 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawana is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded use in 1918. Its popularity peaked in 1971, reflecting the trend of creating melodic names with the La- prefix during the mid-20th century. The name has since declined and now sees very infrequent use, remaining stable in overall trajectory without a recent revival. While no top states are recorded for it, Lawana's usage was diffuse across the country. Its meaning is uncertain, likely a blend of Wanda or a variation of Lavana, making it a distinctively American-formed name.
Lawana first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a blend of the fashionable prefix La- with the name Wanda, or possibly as a variant of Lavana. It saw modest use during the mid-1900s, peaking in popularity in 1971. The name is of formed origin rather than deriving from a classical language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wana, Lana, Law
Sibling names for Lawana
Names that share Lawana's style, for a brother or sister.
