Lawan
Lawan is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,820 in the US, popular nicknames include Law, Lay, and Lawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lawan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 96 babies have been named Lawan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lawan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,820 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,820
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Lawan is also used as a boy name, ranked #13262.
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About the Name Lawan
Lawan is a girl name .
Is Lawan a boy or girl name? Lawan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,820 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,262. Lawan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lawan is currently ranked #64,820 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lawan include Law, Lay, and Lawie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis