How Many People Are Named Tanna?
Complete statistics for the name Tanna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tanna, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,008 people in the US, making up 1 in 109,704 Americans. The majority of those named Tanna are now in their forties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1979.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 3,235 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tanna Through the Generations
Tanna's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1979 when 91 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fair spread across different age groups. About 24% of people named Tanna are under 30, 51% are aged 30 to 60, and 25% are over 60, indicating a balanced distribution among various age brackets.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tanna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tanna
How Many People Have the Name Tanna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 514 people in the United States currently share the name Tanna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 644,843 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tanna a Common or Rare Name?
Tanna 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 Tanna Mean?
Tanna means "creative variant of Tanya" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tanna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tanna Most Popular?
The name Tanna reached peak popularity in 1979, with 91 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 Tanna?
Approximately 514 people named Tanna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 514. That works out to roughly 1 in 644,843 Americans.
Is Tanna a rare name?
Tanna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 644,843 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tanna mean?
Tanna means "creative variant of Tanya" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tanna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tanna are male and 100% are female.
When was Tanna most popular?
Tanna peaked in 1979 with 91 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.