How Many People Are Named Tawan?

Complete statistics for the name Tawan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tawan
Very Rare
Hebrew

Tawan means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with biblical significance. Only 387 people named Tawan live in the US today, which means 1 in 852,934 Americans have this unique name. The name peaked in popularity in 1973 with 22 births.

~387
Living in US
1 in 852,934
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Resolute
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,625
Worldwide Bearers
#52,333
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
9,245
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,245
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,205
🇺🇸 United States
360
🇲🇾 Malaysia
134
🇨🇲 Cameroon
99
🇮🇳 India
63
🇹🇼 Taiwan
44
🇳🇪 Niger
36
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
30

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
330 (85%)
♀ Female
57 (15%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
121
Would be under 30 (30%)
287
Would be 30–60 (70%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 408 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tawan Through the Generations

Tawan, a name with roots in Hebrew, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1973. With 387 individuals bearing the name today, it's clear that Tawan remains a rare but cherished choice. Interestingly, the majority of those named Tawan are now in their thirties and forties, indicating a stable trend over the decades.

✨ Similar Names to Tawan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tawan's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Tawan

How Many People Have the Name Tawan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Tawan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 852,934 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tawan a Common or Rare Name?

Tawan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tawan Mean?

Tawan means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tawan in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.

When Was Tawan Most Popular?

The name Tawan reached peak popularity in 1973, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tawan?

Approximately 387 people named Tawan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 408. That works out to roughly 1 in 852,934 Americans.

Is Tawan a rare name?

Tawan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 852,934 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tawan mean?

Tawan means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Tawan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Tawan are male and 15% are female.

When was Tawan most popular?

Tawan peaked in 1973 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US387
All-Time Births408
1 in X1 in 852,934
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1973
World Rank#52,333
Male %85%
Female %15%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.