Tanji
girl nameTanji entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #4420 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#4420
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6025 |
| 1970s | #6335 |
| 1980s | #8018 |
| 1990s | #11146 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tanji are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanji 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 Tanji in 2025?
- Tanji is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanji most popular?
- Tanji peaked in 1979, reaching #4420 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanji with classmates?
- Tanji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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