Total births
333
Boys' name · since 1969
Tige
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 333 babies named Tige, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 333
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Tige sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 333 recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tige has been recorded 333 times among boys since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1969 to 2008.
- 333 total births
- 1969–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
333 boys have been named Tige since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 333
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Tige was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
41 babies were named Tige in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tige's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tige splits its recorded history at 1980: 18% of all births land in the more recent half, 82% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tige at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tige popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2008
- Peak year (1972)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Tige by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tige's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Tige births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s
1970s
244 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 244 births (73% of all-time use).
Tige by state
Where Tige concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 15 | 4.5% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 3.0% |
Ohio share of Tige's total US births 4.5%
Even split
15 of 333 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tige? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 333 babies named Tige. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 41 births.
When was Tige most popular? ▼
Tige was most popular in the 1970s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Tige most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tige are Ohio (15 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Tige been used? ▼
Tige has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 40 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Tige? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tiger, Tighe, Tigran, Tigh. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tige's data
- Tige's decade-level peak was the 1970s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Tiges (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Tige
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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, 1969–2008 (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. "Tige: Baby Name Since 1969 - 333 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tige. 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 Tige 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.