Holding steady.
Popularity of Twanda since 1924
Babies named Twanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 478 |
| 1970s | 566 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Twanda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924, though it saw its highest level of usage in 1970, its peak year. Despite this peak, the name has never been widespread and remains uncommon. Its one-in-N ratio is effectively zero, indicating fewer than 5 births per million in recent years. The name's trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers, and it is not associated with any specific top states. While Twanda may be a variant of Tawanda, its exact origin is unclear, and it is best categorized as a modern coinage. The name fits stylistically with other mid-20th century African American inventive names like Shonda and LaToya.
Twanda likely emerged as a variant of Tawanda, a name that gained some visibility in the 20th century, or as a standalone modern coinage. It has no clear derivation from ancient languages. The name saw its peak usage in 1970 but has remained very rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wanda, Twan, T
Sibling names for Twanda
Names that share Twanda's style, for a brother or sister.
