How popular is the name Tay in 2025?

Tay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Tay most popular?

Tay peaked in 1964, reaching #4355 among US girl names.

Tay will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Tay entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #4355 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4355

peak (1964)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Tay are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Tay alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Tay in 2025?: Tay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Tay most popular?: Tay peaked in 1964, reaching #4355 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Tay with classmates?: Tay will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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