Tanis
girl nameTanis entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #1499 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#1499
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3075 |
| 1940s | #2542 |
| 1950s | #2767 |
| 1960s | #3527 |
| 1970s | #3482 |
| 1980s | #6468 |
| 1990s | #9984 |
| 2000s | #12471 |
| 2010s | #15908 |
| 2020s | #14364 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Tanis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanis alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanis in 2025?
- Tanis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanis most popular?
- Tanis peaked in 1948, reaching #1499 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanis with classmates?
- Tanis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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