How Many People Are Named Tanessa?
Complete statistics for the name Tanessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tanessa is a unique name with roots in modern American coinage, making it stand out among traditional names. With only 372 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly rare, with 1 in 887,792 Americans having this name. The peak popularity was in 1987, when 23 babies were named Tanessa.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 382 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tanessa Through the Generations
Tanessa has seen a steady but slowly declining trend since its peak in 1987. It's a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet familiar. People named Tanessa tend to be concentrated in the 30-60 age range, with 79 under 30 and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic overall. This distribution suggests that the name might be regaining some popularity among younger parents, though it remains quite rare.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tanessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tanessa
How Many People Have the Name Tanessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 372 people in the United States currently share the name Tanessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 887,792 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tanessa a Common or Rare Name?
Tanessa 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 Tanessa Mean?
Tanessa means "modern American coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tanessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tanessa Most Popular?
The name Tanessa reached peak popularity in 1987, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Tanessa?
Approximately 372 people named Tanessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 382. That works out to roughly 1 in 887,792 Americans.
Is Tanessa a rare name?
Tanessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 887,792 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tanessa mean?
Tanessa means "modern American coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tanessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tanessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Tanessa most popular?
Tanessa peaked in 1987 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.