How Many People Are Named Tisha?
Complete statistics for the name Tisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tisha, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 36,596 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 9,017 people named Tisha living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1971 when 868 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 9,533 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tisha Through the Generations
Tisha has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1971, reflecting a generational shift in naming trends. Today, the majority of those named Tisha are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern preferences. The age distribution shows a balanced spread, with only 5% under 30 and 5% over 60, suggesting a name that has maintained its appeal across different eras.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tisha's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Tisha
How Many People Have the Name Tisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,017 people in the United States currently share the name Tisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,596 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tisha a Common or Rare Name?
Tisha 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 Tisha Mean?
Tisha means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'sixth'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tisha Most Popular?
The name Tisha reached peak popularity in 1971, with 868 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 Tisha?
Approximately 9,017 people named Tisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,533. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,596 Americans.
Is Tisha a rare name?
Tisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,596 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tisha mean?
Tisha means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'sixth'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Tisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tisha most popular?
Tisha peaked in 1971 with 868 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.