Total births
573
Unisex name · since 1998
Tanay
Tanay has 573 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8029
- among boys today
- 573
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Tanay currently ranks #8029 among unisex names in America, with 573 babies recorded since 1998.
Social Security Administration records show Tanay recorded 573 times among boys since 1998, holding rank #8029 nationally today, ahead of 44% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #8029 among boys today
- 573 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tanay is currently the #8029 unisex name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 573 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8029
- among boys today
- 573
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Tanay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8029
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tanay was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
38 babies were named Tanay in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Tanay compares
573 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tanay's all-time total is 56% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tanay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 573 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tanay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tanay splits its recorded history at 2012: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tanay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#8,029
Active since
1998
Tanay popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Tanay popularity over time - girls
331 total births recorded since 1977 (Tanay as girls' name)
Tanay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tanay's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tanay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
247 births
- 2010s
2010s
224 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 247 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tanay compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tanay's total volume
Tanay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tanay by state
Where Tanay concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 14.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Tanay's total US births 14.0%
Even split
80 of 573 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanay? ▼
573 babies have been named Tanay since 1998. It currently ranks #8029 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 38 births.
When was Tanay most popular? ▼
Tanay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Tanay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tanay are California (80 births), New Jersey (12 births), Texas (12 births).
Is Tanay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tanay is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 573 births, and as a girl's name it has 331 births.
How long has the name Tanay been used? ▼
Records for Tanay go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tanay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanner, Tandy, Tan, Taner, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tanay's data
- Tanay's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (247 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tanays (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tanay
Nearby Names Like Tanay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanay
Tanner Boy
#443 97,625 births
Tandy Boy
714 births
Tan Boy
586 births
Taner Boy
579 births
Tanis Boy
#11092 535 births
Compare Tanay side by side: Tanay vs Tanner Tanay vs Tandy Tanay vs Tan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tanay
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tanay: #8029 Unisex Name - 573 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanay. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tanay draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.