Total births
602
Girls' name · since 1959
Tandi
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 602 babies named Tandi, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 602
- total births
- 1959–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Tandi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 602 have been recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tandi has been recorded 602 times among girls since 1959, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2004.
- 602 total births
- 1959–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
602 girls have been named Tandi since 1959, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 602
- total births
- 1959–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Tandi was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
36 babies were named Tandi in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Tandi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tandi splits its recorded history at 1980: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tandi at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Tandi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2004
- Peak year (1978)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Tandi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tandi's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Tandi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s
1960s
130 births
- 1970s
1970s
199 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 199 births (33% of all-time use).
How Tandi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tandi's total volume
Tandi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tandi by state
Where Tandi concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Tandi's total US births 4.3%
Even split
26 of 602 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tandi? ▼
Tandi has been given to 602 babies in the U.S. since 1959, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 36 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Tandi most popular? ▼
Tandi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Tandi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tandi are Texas (26 births), California (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Tandi been used? ▼
Records for Tandi go back to 1959, giving 46 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Tandi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanya, Tania, Tanisha, Tana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tandi's data
- Tandi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (199 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tandis (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Tandi
Nearby Names Like Tandi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tandi
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Tanisha Girl
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Tana Girl
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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, 1959–2004 (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. "Tandi: Baby Name Since 1959 - 602 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tandi. 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 Tandi 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.