Total births
994
Unisex name · since 1935
Tanis
Tanis has 994 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1948 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13657
- among girls today
- 994
- born since 1935
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Tanis is the #13657 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 994 recorded since 1935.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tanis has been recorded 994 times among girls since 1935, currently ranked #13657 nationally and more common than 23% of girls, 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 1935 to 2024.
- #13657 among girls today
- 994 born since 1935
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tanis is currently the #13657 unisex name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 994 born since 1935, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13657
- among girls today
- 994
- born since 1935
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Tanis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13657
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Tanis was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
38 babies were named Tanis in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
How Tanis compares
994 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Tanis's all-time total is 160% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tanis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 994 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tanis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tanis's full recorded timeline at 1975, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1948 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tanis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1948
Current rank
#13,657
Active since
1935
Tanis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2024
- Peak year (1948)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Tanis popularity over time - boys
535 total births recorded since 1926 (Tanis as boys' name)
Tanis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tanis's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Tanis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 25
1930s
25 births
- 1940s
1940s
159 births
- 1950s
1950s
187 births
- 1960s
1960s
146 births
- 1970s
1970s
204 births
- 1980s
1980s
102 births
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 77
2000s
77 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 204 births (21% of all-time use).
How Tanis 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 Tanis's total volume
Tanis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tanis by state
Where Tanis concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Tanis's total US births 1.6%
Even split
16 of 994 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanis? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 994 babies named Tanis. Today it holds rank #13657 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 38 births.
When was Tanis most popular? ▼
Tanis was most popular in the 1970s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Tanis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tanis are California (16 births), New York (5 births).
Is Tanis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tanis is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 994 births, and as a boy's name it has 535 births.
How long has the name Tanis been used? ▼
Records for Tanis go back to 1935, giving 90 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Tanis? ▼
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 Tanis's data
- Tanis's decade-level peak was the 1970s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Taniss (16 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 Tanis
Nearby Names Like Tanis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanis
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 Tanis side by side: Tanis vs Tanya Tanis vs Tania Tanis vs Tanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tanis
Avelia #13656
29 births · Peak 2025
Sarann #13658
92 births · Peak 1947
Maritta #13655
126 births · Peak 2020
Konnie #13659
1,089 births · Peak 1963
Reata #13654
161 births · Peak 2013
Merrily #13660
1,037 births · Peak 1942
Janise #13653
2,084 births · Peak 1953
Rosalyne #13661
48 births · Peak 1938
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, 1935–2024 (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. "Tanis: #13657 Unisex Name - 994 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanis. 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 Tanis 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.