Holding steady.
Popularity of Towanna since 1951
Babies named Towanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 252 |
| 1970s | 274 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Towanna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1951, reflecting a period of creative name coinage in mid-20th-century America. It reached its highest usage in 1972, the peak year for the name, though it never entered the national top 1,000. The trajectory has been stable since then, with very infrequent use. Its rarity and lack of a clear etymology make it a distinctive choice. While not tied to any specific region, the name likely shares stylistic roots with other invented names of the era such as Tawana and LaToya.
Towanna is a modern feminine name that likely arose in the mid-20th century in the United States. It may be a variant of Tawana, which itself is a relatively recent coinage possibly influenced by names like Tanya or Shawna. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1951 and saw its peak usage in 1972. Its meaning and derivation are not clearly documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Towa, Wanna
Sibling names for Towanna
Names that share Towanna's style, for a brother or sister.
