Tishawna
A girl's name of American origin with 78 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Tishawna is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1980 to 2004, Tishawna has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Tishawna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tishawna is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative feminine name combining 'Ti-' or 'Tisha' (a short form of Leticia, from Latin meaning 'joy') with '-wna,' a variant of Shawna (from Irish Sean, meaning 'God is gracious'). The name combines Latin joy with Irish grace.
Tishawna has a warm, flowing sound that reflects the inventive spirit of African American naming traditions. It suits parents who want a name that feels both unique and grounded in meaningful linguistic roots.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tishawna is rooted in the American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1980 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tishawna’s rarity (78 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tishawna has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #15954 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 41 | #12327 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 31 | #10635 | — |
The Story of Tishawna
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Tishawna is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tishawna are most likely born between 1980 and 1999.
How rare is Tishawna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tishawna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 41 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tishawna by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1980–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | #15954 |
| 1999 | 7 | #12600 |
| 1998 | 8 | #11066 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13610 |
| 1994 | 6 | #13326 |
| 1992 | 6 | #13231 |
| 1990 | 8 | #10128 |
| 1989 | 8 | #9618 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9234 |
| 1983 | 5 | #11956 |
| 1981 | 5 | #12063 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2004