Total births
76
Girls' name · since 1973
Tanisa
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 76 babies named Tanisa, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 76
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
76 girls have been named Tanisa since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tanisa recorded 76 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 1995.
- 76 total births
- 1973–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
76 girls have been named Tanisa since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 76
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tanisa was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
11 babies were named Tanisa in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tanisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tanisa's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tanisa at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Tanisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1995
- Peak year (1977)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Tanisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tanisa's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tanisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 38 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanisa? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 76 babies named Tanisa. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 11 births.
When was Tanisa most popular? ▼
Tanisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Tanisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tanisa since 1973 -- 23 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Tanisa? ▼
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 Tanisa's data
- Tanisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (38 total births) through the 1990s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tanisa
Nearby Names Like Tanisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanisa
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 Tanisa side by side: Tanisa vs Tanya Tanisa vs Tania Tanisa vs Tanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tanisa: Baby Name Since 1973 - 76 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanisa. 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 Tanisa 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.