Tawanda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-WAN-dah / /təˈwɑːndə/African; Shona
Meaning
Shona: 'it is enough'; African: 'to be satisfied'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tawanda is a name of Shona origin, primarily used in Zimbabwe. The name reflects cultural values of contentment and sufficiency. It is often given to express gratitude or fulfillment. The name has gained some recognition outside of Africa, particularly in multicultural communities.
Trend Summary
Tawanda has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily within African American communities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tawanda was first seen in the United States in 1944. Tawanda has ranked as high as #845 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Tawanda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tawanda (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1962 | 48 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 68 |
| 1965 | 58 |
| 1966 | 84 |
| 1967 | 99 |
| 1968 | 104 |
| 1969 | 120 |
| 1970 | 145 |
| 1971 | 219 |
| 1972 | 198 |
| 1973 | 204 |
| 1974 | 220 |
| 1975 | 245 |
| 1976 | 227 |
| 1977 | 260 |
| 1978 | 241 |
| 1979 | 182 |
| 1980 | 167 |
| 1981 | 163 |
| 1982 | 112 |
| 1983 | 102 |
| 1984 | 102 |
| 1985 | 72 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |