Tawnya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tawnya is a modern name that evolved from the Russian name Tatyana, which has roots in the Roman name Tatius. It means 'fairy queen' and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Tawnya is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tawnya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tawnya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1832nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 740th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1941st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18926th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Tawnya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tawnya"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːnjə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Tawnya is a modern variant of the name Tanya, which is derived from the Russian name Tatyana. Tatyana itself is believed to be derived from the Roman family name Tatius.
Meaning
fairy queen
Language Evolution
Tatius (Roman), Tatyana (Russian), Tanya (English), Tawnya (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s, as a fashionable variation of Tanya.
Variants & Derivatives
Tanya, Tani, Tawn, Tawn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tawnya is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tawnya McCoy (American musician), Tawnya Barbour (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tawnya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tawnya"
"Tawnya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1832nd of 12526 | 648 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 740th of 19264 | 3,201 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1941st of 27321 | 1,048 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18926th of 35406 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Tawnya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tawnya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
57.93% 1290th/2227 |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
65.72% 1875th/2853 |
50.49% 1401st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.46% 689th/2937 |
28.34% 987th/3483 |
33.14% 1166th/3518 |
12.22% 494th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
48.49% 2170th/4475 |
73.12% 3798th/5194 |
19.09% 1206th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tawnya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tawnya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.