Total births
491
Boys' name · since 2003
Tanush
Tanush has 491 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4532
- among boys today
- 491
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
491 babies have been named Tanush since 2003, making it today's #4532 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tanush has been recorded 491 times among boys since 2003, currently ranked #4532 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #4532 among boys today
- 491 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tanush is currently the #4532 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 491 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4532
- among boys today
- 491
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Tanush vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4532
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Tanush was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
39 babies were named Tanush in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Tanush compares
491 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Tanush's all-time total is 34% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tanush | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 491 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tanush's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tanush splits its recorded history at 2014: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2003 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tanush at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,532
Active since
2003
Tanush popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Tanush by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tanush's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Tanush births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
220 births
- 2020s
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 220 births (45% of all-time use).
Tanush by state
Where Tanush concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 15 | 3.1% |
California share of Tanush's total US births 5.1%
Even split
25 of 491 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanush? ▼
Tanush has been given to 491 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4532 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Tanush most popular? ▼
Tanush was most popular in the 2010s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Tanush most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tanush are California (25 births), Texas (22 births), New Jersey (15 births).
How long has the name Tanush been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tanush since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tanush? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanner, Tandy, Tan, Taner, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tanush's data
- Tanush's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (220 total births) through the 2020s (105) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tanushs (25 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 Tanush
Nearby Names Like Tanush
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanush
Tanner Boy
#443 97,625 births
Tandy Boy
714 births
Tan Boy
586 births
Taner Boy
579 births
Tanay Boy
#8029 573 births
Compare Tanush side by side: Tanush vs Tanner Tanush vs Tandy Tanush vs Tan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tanush
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Tanush: #4532 Boys' Name - 491 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanush. 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 Tanush 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.