Total births
159
Unisex name · since 1955
Tane
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 159 babies named Tane, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 159
- total births
- 1955–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
159 girls have been named Tane since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tane recorded 159 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2004.
- 159 total births
- 1955–2004 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Tane since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2004.
- 159
- total births
- 1955–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Tane was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tane in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Tane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tane's full recorded timeline at 1971, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tane at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Tane popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2004
- Peak year (1963)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tane popularity over time - boys
17 total births recorded since 1999 (Tane as boys' name)
Tane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tane's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Tane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
105 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 105 births (66% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tane? ▼
159 babies have been named Tane since 1955. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1963 with 26 births.
When was Tane most popular? ▼
Tane was most popular in the 1960s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Is Tane a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tane is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 159 births, and as a boy's name it has 17 births.
How long has the name Tane been used? ▼
Tane has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 50 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Tane? ▼
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 Tane's data
- Tane's decade-level peak was the 1960s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tane
Nearby Names Like Tane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tane
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Tania Girl
#1929 28,891 births
Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
5,307 births
Compare Tane side by side: Tane vs Tanya Tane vs Tania Tane vs Tanisha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1955–2004 (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. "Tane: Baby Name Since 1955 - 159 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tane. 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 Tane 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 July 2026.