How Many People Are Named Tannis?

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

Tannis
Very Rare
American

Tannis is a very rare female name, with only 293 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,128,144 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 14 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~252
Living in US
1 in 1,315,275
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Unique Mysterious Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,470
Worldwide Bearers
#148,735
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
1,836
🇺🇸 United States
509
🇬🇾 Guyana
21
🇬🇧 England
19
🇮🇩 Indonesia
17
🇮🇳 India
9
🇰🇭 Cambodia
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇾🇪 Yemen
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (2%)
♀ Female
288 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
38
Would be under 30 (12%)
186
Would be 30–60 (58%)
98
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 322 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
90

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

📜 Tannis Through the Generations

Tannis has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1974 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 293 individuals named Tannis living in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a balanced age profile, with around 12% under 30, 58% aged 30-60, and 30% over 60, indicating a name that's both timeless and enduring.

✨ Similar Names to Tannis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tannis's American roots

📄 About the Name Tannis

How Many People Have the Name Tannis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Tannis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,315,275 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tannis a Common or Rare Name?

Tannis 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 Tannis Mean?

Tannis means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tannis in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Tannis Most Popular?

The name Tannis reached peak popularity in 1974, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Tannis?

Approximately 252 people named Tannis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 252. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,315,275 Americans.

Is Tannis a rare name?

Tannis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,315,275 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tannis mean?

Tannis means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins.

Is Tannis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Tannis are male and 98% are female.

When was Tannis most popular?

Tannis peaked in 1974 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US252
All-Time Births252
1 in X1 in 1,315,275
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1974
World Rank#148,735
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.