Tjuana
A girl's name with 127 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tjuana is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 127 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Tjuana is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tjuana is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, an American phonetic spelling evoking the border city Tijuana, Mexico. It carries a vibrant, bold energy and reflects the creative American naming tradition of drawing inspiration from striking geographic names.
EtymologyShow more
Tjuana's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. This may reflect a name that crossed cultural lines, was adapted from a surname, or evolved through oral tradition in ways that written records do not fully capture.
What the data does show: Tjuana has 127 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tjuana has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 62 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 46 | — |
The Story of Tjuana
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1971, Tjuana is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tjuana are most likely born between 1961 and 1981.
How rare is Tjuana?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tjuana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, peaked in the 1970s with 62 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tjuana by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1960–1984)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 8 | #8105 |
| 1982 | 5 | #12198 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10328 |
| 1977 | 7 | #8393 |
| 1976 | 8 | #7242 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8988 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7629 |
| 1973 | 6 | #8353 |
| 1972 | 6 | #8204 |
| 1971 | 12 | #4796 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5383 |
| 1969 | 7 | #6563 |
| 1968 | 9 | #5112 |
| 1967 | 8 | #5421 |
| 1966 | 7 | #5766 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7457 |
| 1964 | 5 | #7730 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7226 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–1984