Holding steady.
Popularity of Tawan since 1970
Babies named Tawan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 | 106 |
| 1980s | 11 | 79 |
| 1990s | 0 | 70 |
| 2000s | 0 | 59 |
| 2010s | 0 | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tawan, a Thai name meaning 'sun', entered U.S. records in the early 1970s. First appearing in 1973, it has never ranked in the national top 1000, and its one-in-N statistic is not available due to its rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a peak year in 1973. While no top states have recorded significant usage, the name retains cultural connections to Thailand, where it is a common masculine given name.
Tawan is a Thai name directly derived from the Thai word 'ตะวัน' (tawan) meaning 'sun'. It is a common given name in Thailand, often chosen for its positive connotations of warmth and light. The name has been in use since at least the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taw, Wan
Sibling names for Tawan
Names that share Tawan's style, for a brother or sister.
