Tanya
girl name#3712 in 2025Tanya entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #46 in 1974, ranks #3712 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#3712
rank today
#46
peak (1974)
40
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3351 |
| 1920s | #3102 |
| 1930s | #1287 |
| 1940s | #563 |
| 1950s | #328 |
| 1960s | #168 |
| 1970s | #65 |
| 1980s | #140 |
| 1990s | #395 |
| 2000s | #707 |
| 2010s | #1744 |
| 2020s | #3213 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tanya has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 109,000 people named Tanya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanya 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 Tanya in 2025?
- Tanya ranks #3712 among US girl names in 2025, with 40 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tanya most popular?
- Tanya peaked in 1974, reaching #46 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanya with classmates?
- Tanya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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