Holding steady.
Popularity of Tuwana since 1957
Babies named Tuwana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tuwana is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1957, a period when inventive and melodious names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1975, reflecting the height of the 1970s trend for names with an -ana ending. Despite not ranking among the top names in any year, it showed a stable trajectory in later decades. The name's meaning is uncertain, as it likely originated as a creative respelling or variant of Tawana, rather than having deep historical roots. It was most common during the 1970s, fitting alongside other similarly styled coinages like Latoya and Shanika.
Tuwana likely arose as a respelling or variant of Tawana, a name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It may have been influenced by the similar-sounding name Towanda or created by combining a fashionable sound with the popular suffix -ana. The name appeared in Social Security records starting in 1957 and saw its peak usage in the 1970s, reflecting a trend for invented names with a melodic quality.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tuwy, Wana, Tutu
Sibling names for Tuwana
Names that share Tuwana's style, for a brother or sister.
