Tawny

Tawny is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Tawny at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tawny

Tawny belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tawny first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #860 in 1989, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 4,228 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tawny in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#860 in 1989
Peak year
1989
Babies named Tawny in 2024
5
Total since 1880
4,228

Tawny in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2738 in 1997
Babies named Tawny in 2023
4
Total since 1996
50

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tawny mean?

The meaning of Tawny is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tawny a boy or girl name?

Tawny is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tawny?

Tawny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tawny?

Tawny first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #860 in 1989, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].