Holding steady.
Popularity of Lawanna since 1921
Babies named Lawanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lawanna's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 198 |
| 1940s | 275 |
| 1950s | 462 |
| 1960s | 524 |
| 1970s | 565 |
| 1980s | 231 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lawanna is an American modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1921. It reached its peak popularity in 1973, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls, and has since remained a rare name. The name reflects a naming trend of the mid-20th century that favored elaborate, invented feminine names. Although exact data for the latest year is unavailable, Lawanna has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 names for decades, suggesting it is used infrequently. Its stability as a name choice has been consistent, with no significant revival. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is often grouped with names like Tawanna and Luwana.
Lawanna emerged in the United States in the early 20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine names by adding the prefix La- to existing names or sounds. It is often considered a variant or elaboration of names like Wanna, Luwana, or Shawana. The name saw its peak usage in the 1970s but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wanna
Sibling names for Lawanna
Names that share Lawanna's style, for a brother or sister.
