Tanya
boy nameTanya entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #1335 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
—
rank today
#1335
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3535 |
| 1960s | #3062 |
| 1970s | #2298 |
| 1980s | #4446 |
| 1990s | #7268 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Tanya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanya alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanya in 2025?
- Tanya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tanya most popular?
- Tanya peaked in 1974, reaching #1335 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tanya with classmates?
- Tanya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Tanya and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle