Tabitha
girl name#1299 in 2025Tabitha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #126 in 1978, ranks #1299 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1299
rank today
#126
peak (1978)
171
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #874 |
| 1890s | #1258 |
| 1900s | #1526 |
| 1910s | #2518 |
| 1920s | #3464 |
| 1930s | #3486 |
| 1940s | #3424 |
| 1950s | #3000 |
| 1960s | #1715 |
| 1970s | #242 |
| 1980s | #147 |
| 1990s | #222 |
| 2000s | #469 |
| 2010s | #891 |
| 2020s | #1407 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tabitha has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 57,000 people named Tabitha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tabitha alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tabitha in 2025?
- Tabitha ranks #1299 among US girl names in 2025, with 171 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tabitha most popular?
- Tabitha peaked in 1978, reaching #126 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tabitha with classmates?
- Tabitha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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