Tanita
girl nameTanita entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #2439 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#2439
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4893 |
| 1970s | #3193 |
| 1980s | #4195 |
| 1990s | #9287 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Tanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanita alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanita in 2025?
- Tanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanita most popular?
- Tanita peaked in 1976, reaching #2439 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanita with classmates?
- Tanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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