Tanja
girl nameTanja entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #871 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#871
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4993 |
| 1950s | #2749 |
| 1960s | #1116 |
| 1970s | #1342 |
| 1980s | #2984 |
| 1990s | #7941 |
| 2000s | #14568 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Tanja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanja alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanja in 2025?
- Tanja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanja most popular?
- Tanja peaked in 1970, reaching #871 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanja with classmates?
- Tanja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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