Tanya
Peaked at #46 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Tanya has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Tanya — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#46
in 1974
Current rank
#3493
in 2024
Years tracked
109
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Tanya reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #46 nationally with 5,996 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1651 (2014) to #3493 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Tanya ranks #3493 nationally for girls, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,493 | 45 |
| 2023 | #3,320 | 49 |
| 2022 | #2,817 | 61 |
| 2021 | #3,604 | 43 |
| 2020 | #2,577 | 67 |
| 2019 | #2,303 | 79 |
| 2018 | #2,607 | 67 |
| 2017 | #2,126 | 91 |
Tanya — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1348
in 1974
Last ranked
#10365
in 1996
Years tracked
32
1956–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Tanya reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #1348 nationally with 41 babies given the name that year.
Tanya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1996, when it stood at #10365.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #10,365 | 5 |
| 1994 | #6,909 | 8 |
| 1991 | #8,127 | 6 |
| 1990 | #7,090 | 7 |
| 1989 | #9,084 | 5 |
| 1988 | #5,682 | 8 |
| 1987 | #4,543 | 10 |
| 1986 | #5,861 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tanya most popular?
Tanya was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #46 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tanya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tanya?
At least 117,217 babies have been recorded with the name Tanya in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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