How Many People Are Named Tanvi?

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

Tanvi
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Tanvi means 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, making it a name that evokes beauty and grace. Only 1 in 147,156 Americans are named Tanvi, with around 2,243 people bearing this rare female name today. The majority of Tanvi's are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~2,243
Living in US
1 in 147,156
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moonlight
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Graceful Radiant Sophisticated
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,243
Worldwide Bearers
#41,808
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
18
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇸🇪 Sweden
8
🇩🇪 Germany
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇴🇲 Oman
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,243 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
2,156
Would be under 30 (95%)
106
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,262 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Tanvi Through the Generations

Tanvi peaked in popularity in 2009 with 140 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 2,243 people named Tanvi living in the United States, with the vast majority, 2,156, being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests Tanvi is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its modern feel. Interestingly, only 106 individuals named Tanvi are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Tanvi is indeed a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 424
New Jersey 214
Texas 173
Illinois 103
Michigan 50
Virginia 41
New York 33
Massachusetts 27
Florida 22
Georgia 22

✨ Similar Names to Tanvi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tanvi's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Tanvi

How Many People Have the Name Tanvi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,243 people in the United States currently share the name Tanvi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,156 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tanvi a Common or Rare Name?

Tanvi 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 Tanvi Mean?

Tanvi means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tanvi Most Popular?

The name Tanvi reached peak popularity in 2009, with 140 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 Tanvi?

Approximately 2,243 people named Tanvi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,262. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,156 Americans.

Is Tanvi a rare name?

Tanvi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,156 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tanvi mean?

Tanvi means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Tanvi more male or female?

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

When was Tanvi most popular?

Tanvi peaked in 2009 with 140 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 US2,243
All-Time Births2,262
1 in X1 in 147,156
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2009
World Rank#41,808
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.