Tanaka
girl nameTanaka entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #4155 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#4155
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5212 |
| 1980s | #9372 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #15766 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tanaka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanaka alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanaka in 2025?
- Tanaka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanaka most popular?
- Tanaka peaked in 1973, reaching #4155 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanaka with classmates?
- Tanaka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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