Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1972
Tanica
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Tanica, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Tanica is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 253 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Tanica recorded 253 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1993.
- 253 total births
- 1972–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Tanica since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 253
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Tanica was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
23 babies were named Tanica in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tanica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tanica splits its recorded history at 1983: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tanica at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tanica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Tanica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tanica's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Tanica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
120 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 120 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanica? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 253 babies named Tanica. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 23 births.
When was Tanica most popular? ▼
Tanica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Tanica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tanica since 1972 -- 22 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Tanica? ▼
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 Tanica's data
- Tanica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- 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 Tanica
Nearby Names Like Tanica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanica
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
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Compare Tanica side by side: Tanica vs Tanya Tanica vs Tania Tanica 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, 1972–1993 (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. "Tanica: Baby Name Since 1972 - 253 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanica. 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 Tanica 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.