How Many People Are Named Tate?

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

Tate
Uncommon
Old Norse / Old English

Tate is a very rare name, with only 26,297 people using it in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 12,549. Most Tate's are young, with 86% under 30, making it a thoroughly modern choice.

~68,390
Living in US
1 in 4,846
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cheerful, bright
🌐
Origin
Old Norse / Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Cheerful Confident Energetic Straightforward
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 is traditionally associated with independence, leadership, and a pioneering spirit. People connected to the number 1 are seen as self-driven individuals who forge their own path rather than follow someone else's.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,912
Worldwide Bearers
#60,136
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
26,297
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
111
🇨🇦 Canada
98
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
56
🇵🇭 Philippines
43
🇧🇷 Brazil
38
🇹🇭 Thailand
32
🇳🇬 Nigeria
17
🇨🇳 China
16
🇬🇪 Georgia
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
24,917 (95%)
♀ Female
1,380 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
23,209
Would be under 30 (86%)
3,345
Would be 30–60 (12%)
371
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 26,925 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

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

📜 Tate Through the Generations

Tate has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 1,928 births. Despite having been around since the early 20th century, the name only gained traction in recent decades. The stark contrast between the 26,925 total births and the current 26,297 living individuals highlights a high mortality rate or low birth rates in earlier years. The majority of Tates are under 30, accounting for 86% of the population, which aligns with the rising trend and makes it a distinctly contemporary name. This demographic shift suggests a younger generation embracing a name that was once much rarer.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,166
California 1,377
Utah 1,229
Minnesota 1,079
Iowa 1,061
Ohio 1,002
Missouri 775
Illinois 753
Michigan 745
Georgia 727

⭐ Famous People Named Tate

Tate is an English gender-neutral given name and nickname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Tate

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tate's Old Norse / Old English roots

📄 About the Name Tate

How Many People Have the Name Tate?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 68,390 people in the United States currently share the name Tate. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,846 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Tate a Common or Rare Name?

Tate is classified as Uncommon. 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 Tate Mean?

Tate means "cheerful, bright" and comes from Old Norse / Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tate in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Tate Most Popular?

The name Tate reached peak popularity in 2023, with 1,928 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Tate?

Approximately 68,390 people named Tate live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 68,390. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,846 Americans.

Is Tate a rare name?

Tate is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,846 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tate mean?

Tate means "cheerful, bright" and comes from Old Norse / Old English origins.

Is Tate more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Tate are male and 5% are female.

When was Tate most popular?

Tate peaked in 2023 with 1,928 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US68,390
All-Time Births68,390
1 in X1 in 4,846
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2023
World Rank#60,136
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.