Tanis
boy nameTanis entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #2823 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#2823
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3708 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1980s | #4684 |
| 1990s | #3793 |
| 2000s | #4583 |
| 2010s | #8576 |
| 2020s | #11763 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Tanis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanis alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 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 boy names.
- When was the name Tanis most popular?
- Tanis peaked in 1997, reaching #2823 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tanis with classmates?
- Tanis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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