Tawni Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAW-nee / /ˈtɔːni/English; Native American
Meaning
English: 'tawny'; Native American: 'a name for a type of deer'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tawni is often considered a modern variation of the name Tawny, which refers to a warm, sandy color. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. The name is sometimes associated with Native American cultures, where it may refer to wildlife. Tawni is primarily used for girls and has a contemporary feel.
Trend Summary
Tawni has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tawny
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tawni was first seen in the United States in 1950. Tawni has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tawni has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tawni (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 36 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 39 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 102 |
| 1989 | 105 |
| 1990 | 96 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 70 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |