How Many People Are Named Tani?

Complete statistics for the name Tani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tani
Very Rare
Japanese

Tani means 'garden' in Japanese, making it a serene choice. Only 916 people named Tani live in the US today, which means 1 in 360,303 Americans have this name. The majority of Tani's, 42%, are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older generation vibe.

~930
Living in US
1 in 356,397
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for garden
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Serene Harmonious Calm
8
Life Path Number

People named Tani have life-path number 8, which traditionally represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,578
Worldwide Bearers
#15,737
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
15,376
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
13,905
🇮🇳 India
9,646
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,792
🇳🇪 Niger
2,258
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,925
🇺🇸 United States
1,767
🇹🇬 Togo
1,154
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
728
🇱🇧 Lebanon
703

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9 (1%)
♀ Female
906 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
118
Would be under 30 (12%)
466
Would be 30–60 (46%)
423
Would be over 60 (42%)

All 1,007 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: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tani Through the Generations

Tani reached its peak popularity in 1963 with 62 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, the average Tani is 52 years old, with a significant portion of the community being over 60. This age distribution suggests that Tani is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, with a notable presence among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 132
Oregon 12
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Tani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tani's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tani

How Many People Have the Name Tani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 930 people in the United States currently share the name Tani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,397 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tani a Common or Rare Name?

Tani 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 Tani Mean?

Tani means "Japanese for garden" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tani in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Tani Most Popular?

The name Tani reached peak popularity in 1963, with 62 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 Tani?

Approximately 930 people named Tani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 930. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,397 Americans.

Is Tani a rare name?

Tani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,397 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tani mean?

Tani means "Japanese for garden" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Tani are male and 99% are female.

When was Tani most popular?

Tani peaked in 1963 with 62 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US930
All-Time Births930
1 in X1 in 356,397
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1963
World Rank#15,737
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.