How Many People Are Named Tabatha?
Complete statistics for the name Tabatha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tabatha, a very rare female name, is held by just 18,642 people in the US, making up 1 in 17,702 Americans. The majority of those named Tabatha are now in their forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1983.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 19,398 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tabatha Through the Generations
Tabatha's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but declining popularity since its peak in 1983 when 837 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Tabatha are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small fraction under 30 and even fewer over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name remains somewhat popular among older generations, it's becoming less common among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tabatha's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Tabatha
How Many People Have the Name Tabatha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,642 people in the United States currently share the name Tabatha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,702 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tabatha a Common or Rare Name?
Tabatha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tabatha Mean?
Tabatha means "Greek origin, meaning 'of the father'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tabatha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tabatha Most Popular?
The name Tabatha reached peak popularity in 1983, with 837 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tabatha?
Approximately 18,642 people named Tabatha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,398. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,702 Americans.
Is Tabatha a rare name?
Tabatha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,702 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tabatha mean?
Tabatha means "Greek origin, meaning 'of the father'" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Tabatha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tabatha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tabatha most popular?
Tabatha peaked in 1983 with 837 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.