Holding steady.
Popularity of Towanda since 1948
Babies named Towanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 769 |
| 1970s | 976 |
| 1980s | 221 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Towanda is a modern name that first emerged in U.S. birth records in 1948, during a period when inventive and melodic names were gaining popularity. Its peak came in 1973, the year it was most frequently given to baby girls, though it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally. Today the name is stable but rare, with fewer than five annual births in recent years. The name's origins are uncertain, but it may have been inspired by the town of Towanda, Pennsylvania, or by similar-sounding names like Tawanda. For families seeking a distinctive name with a 1970s flair, Towanda offers a unique choice without a lengthy history.
Towanda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the name of a town in Pennsylvania (Towanda, PA) or derived from similar-sounding names like Tawanda. Its usage peaked in the 1970s and has since declined. The name does not have a clear etymological root in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Towa, Wanda
Sibling names for Towanda
Names that share Towanda's style, for a brother or sister.
