Tawon

A boy's name of Thai origin with 42 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

wasp

Tawon is a boy's baby name of Thai origin, where tawon (ทาวน์) means 'bee' or 'wasp' — creatures associated with diligence, community, and industriousness in Thai culture. In Thai naming tradition, nature-derived names carry positive character aspirations.

Tawon appears in Thai-American records and among families of Thai heritage. The bee's associations with hard work, sweetness, and cooperative strength make this a name with quietly positive symbolism beneath its distinctive sound.

EtymologyShow more

Tawon is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Thai naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tawon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1978

1989

Peak year

8 births

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Popularity Over Time

Tawon has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.

First appeared: 1978Peak: 1989 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tawon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	5	#14168	▼
1990s	13	#8768	▼
1980s	18	#6847	▲
1970s	6	#5690	—

The Story of Tawon

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1989, Tawon is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tawon are most likely born between 1979 and 1999.

How rare is Tawon?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tawon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 18 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 1978–2007)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tawon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2007	5	#14168	-1 (-16.7%)
1998	6	#9516	-1 (-14.3%)
1997	7	#8019	-1 (-12.5%)
1989	8	#6169	+3 (60.0%)
1981	5	#7176	0
1980	5	#7196	-1 (-16.7%)
1978	6	#5690	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tawon a boy's or girl's name?

Tawon is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tawon most popular?

Tawon reached its peak popularity in 1989 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tawon?

Tawon is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1978. Its peak was in 1989.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2007