Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Twana since 1938
Babies named Twana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 276 |
| 1960s | 681 |
| 1970s | 925 |
| 1980s | 236 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Twana is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1938, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend of creative name formations. Its popularity peaked in 1974, during an era when many similar-sounding names like Tawana and Dwana were also in use. By 2025, the name had become rare, ranking 14,942 and occurring at a rate of 1 in 321,453 births. The trajectory of Twana has remained stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its usage has been scattered across the country, without concentration in any particular state. As a modern coinage, Twana lacks deep historical roots but fits within a pattern of phonetically pleasing, feminine-sounding names from the 20th century.
Twana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1938, likely as a creative respelling or variant of names like Tawana or Tiana. It saw modest use during the mid-20th century, peaking in 1974. The name has no clear etymology outside of its phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Twan, Wana
Sibling names for Twana
Names that share Twana's style, for a brother or sister.
