How Many People Are Named Tanmay?

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

Tanmay
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Tanmay means 'supplanter' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 163 people named Tanmay live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,023,466 Americans. The majority of Tanmay's are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

~163
Living in US
1 in 2,023,466
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,516
Worldwide Bearers
#15,551
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
48,387
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
11,547
🇸🇬 Singapore
347
🇨🇳 China
280
🇺🇸 United States
267
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
148
🇨🇦 Canada
81
🇬🇧 England
68
🇹🇭 Thailand
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
163 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
165
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 165 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
64
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Tanmay Through the Generations

Tanmay saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 18 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With only 165 total births recorded in the US throughout history, Tanmay remains a very rare name. Currently, 165 out of the 163 living Tanmays are under 30 years old, highlighting how recent this name's adoption has been.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Tanmay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tanmay's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Tanmay

How Many People Have the Name Tanmay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 163 people in the United States currently share the name Tanmay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,023,466 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tanmay a Common or Rare Name?

Tanmay 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 Tanmay Mean?

Tanmay means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tanmay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tanmay Most Popular?

The name Tanmay reached peak popularity in 2008, with 18 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 Tanmay?

Approximately 163 people named Tanmay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 165. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,023,466 Americans.

Is Tanmay a rare name?

Tanmay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,023,466 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tanmay mean?

Tanmay means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Tanmay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tanmay are male and 0% are female.

When was Tanmay most popular?

Tanmay peaked in 2008 with 18 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.

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 US163
All-Time Births165
1 in X1 in 2,023,466
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#15,551
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.