Total births
1,165
Unisex name · since 1945
Tandy
Tandy has 1,165 recorded births since 1945 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,165
- total births
- 1945–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1,165 girls have been named Tandy since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tandy recorded 1,165 times among girls since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2001.
- 1,165 total births
- 1945–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,165 girls have been named Tandy since 1945, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,165
- total births
- 1945–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Tandy was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
58 babies were named Tandy in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Tandy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tandy splits its recorded history at 1971: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1945 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tandy at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Tandy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2001
- Peak year (1978)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Tandy popularity over time - boys
714 total births recorded since 1883 (Tandy as boys' name)
Tandy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tandy's strongest decade.
371 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Tandy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 45
1940s
45 births
- 1950s
1950s
156 births
- 1960s
1960s
353 births
- 1970s
1970s
371 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 371 births (32% of all-time use).
How Tandy 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 Tandy's total volume
Tandy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tandy by state
Where Tandy concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 93 | 8.0% |
| #2 | California | | 28 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Utah | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Tandy's total US births 8.0%
Even split
93 of 1,165 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tandy? ▼
1,165 babies have been named Tandy since 1945. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1978 with 58 births.
When was Tandy most popular? ▼
Tandy was most popular in the 1970s decade with 371 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Tandy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tandy are Texas (93 births), California (28 births), Indiana (5 births).
Is Tandy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tandy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,165 births, and as a boy's name it has 714 births.
How long has the name Tandy been used? ▼
Records for Tandy go back to 1945, giving 57 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Tandy? ▼
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 Tandy's data
- Tandy's decade-level peak was the 1970s (371 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tandys (93 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 Tandy
Nearby Names Like Tandy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tandy
Tanya Girl
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Tania Girl
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Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
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Compare Tandy side by side: Tandy vs Tanya Tandy vs Tania Tandy vs Tanisha
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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, 1945–2001 (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. "Tandy: Baby Name Since 1945 - 1,165 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tandy. 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 Tandy 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.