Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Tawni since 1950
Babies named Tawni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 319 |
| 1970s | 263 |
| 1980s | 567 |
| 1990s | 548 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tawni is a modern American invention, a phonetic spelling of the color 'tawny' that emerged in the mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1988, with its sharpest climb occurring during the 1970s and 1980s. Since 1989, its trajectory has been steadily falling. Despite never reaching the top of the charts, Tawni captured the spirit of an era, fitting alongside other nature- and color-inspired names. Although its one-in-N figure is not available due to its low current usage, the name remains a distinct choice for those seeking a vintage 1980s feel.
Tawni is a 20th-century American coinage, likely a phonetic respelling of the color name 'tawny' (from Old French 'tané', meaning 'tanned', ultimately from Latin 'tannare'). It emerged alongside other -ee/-i suffixed names like Tawnee and Tawny. The name peaked in popularity in 1988, with most recorded births in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taw, Tawn
Sibling names for Tawni
Names that share Tawni's style, for a brother or sister.
