Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiwan since 1972
Babies named Tiwan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 57 |
| 1980s | 0 | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiwan is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. Its peak year of usage was 1975, but it has never entered the top 1,000 most popular names, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant revival in later decades. While its origins are uncertain, it fits the pattern of invented names from the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the phonetic appeal of sounds like 'Tee' and 'wan.' Tiwan has no recorded top states or notable bearers, making it a distinctive, if obscure, option.
Tiwan appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1972. Its derivation is unclear; it may have been formed as a variant or respelling of names like Tivan or Tiwani, or inspired by phonetic combinations common in the 1970s. No historical or linguistic root in a specific language has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tee
Sibling names for Tiwan
Names that share Tiwan's style, for a brother or sister.
