How Many People Are Named Tata?

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

Tata
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Tata means 'little' in Sanskrit, making it a diminutive form often used affectionately. Only 138 people named Tata live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,397,311 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 11 births.

~1,305
Living in US
1 in 253,984
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Affectionate Gentle Caring
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

124,315
Worldwide Bearers
#8,332
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
37,794
🇲🇱 Mali
18,998
🇪🇬 Egypt
11,343
🇮🇳 India
8,421
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,148
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
5,768
🇷🇺 Russia
3,975
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,793
🇨🇩 DR Congo
3,280
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
3,096

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
138 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
5
Would be under 30 (3%)
138
Would be 30–60 (97%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 143 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
99

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

📜 Tata Through the Generations

Tata, a diminutive form of Sanskrit origin, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1983 with 11 births. Today, there are 138 individuals named Tata, with most being between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday. The name Tata is quite rare, with only 5 under 30 and none over 60, suggesting it's a name that's been around but hasn't gained widespread adoption.

✨ Similar Names to Tata

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tata's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Tata

How Many People Have the Name Tata?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,305 people in the United States currently share the name Tata. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,984 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tata a Common or Rare Name?

Tata 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 Tata Mean?

Tata means "little" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tata Most Popular?

The name Tata reached peak popularity in 1983, with 11 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 Tata?

Approximately 1,305 people named Tata live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,305. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,984 Americans.

Is Tata a rare name?

Tata is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,984 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tata mean?

Tata means "little" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Tata more male or female?

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

When was Tata most popular?

Tata peaked in 1983 with 11 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 US1,305
All-Time Births1,305
1 in X1 in 253,984
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1983
World Rank#8,332
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.