Unisex · #12,366 in 2026

Tiwan

Current Rank
#12,366
Peak Rank
#3,559 (1974)
Total Babies
123
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,292 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,559 (123 total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
2007
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#3559
Peak Rank
123
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1972
First Year
1976
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#8292
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Tiwan

As a girl name

Tiwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 5 Tiwans were born — ranking #8,292 that year. As of 2026, Tiwan ranks #9,284 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Tiwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tiwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 9 Tiwans were born — ranking #3,559 that year. As of 2026, Tiwan ranks #12,366 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Tiwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tiwan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tiwan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiwan

What does the name Tiwan mean?
Tiwan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tiwan in 2026?
In 2026, Tiwan ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tiwan most popular?
Tiwan reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,559 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Tiwan a unisex name?
Yes — Tiwan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Tiwans assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tiwan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tiwan include Dolton, Yvan, Kwaku. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tiwan

Tiwan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Tiwan's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Tiwan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.