unisex name
Twan
TWAHN
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 244
Twan is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Twan is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1973, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Twan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 125 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Twan?
In 2021, Twan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Twan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Twan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Twan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Twan
- Pronunciation TWAHN
Sibling Names for Twan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Twan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Twan
How popular is the name Twan?
In 2021, Twan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Twan a girl's or a boy's name?
Twan is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Twan?
Twan has 1 syllable.
When was Twan most popular?
Twan peaked in 1973, when 21 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.