Tannis
girl nameTannis entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #4011 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#4011
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4537 |
| 1950s | #4865 |
| 1960s | #5580 |
| 1970s | #6528 |
| 1980s | #9020 |
| 1990s | #11623 |
| 2000s | #13633 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Tannis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tannis alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tannis in 2025?
- Tannis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tannis most popular?
- Tannis peaked in 1951, reaching #4011 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tannis with classmates?
- Tannis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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