Total births
797
Girls' name · since 1938
Tish
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 797 babies named Tish, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 797
- total births
- 1938–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Tish sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 797 recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tish has been recorded 797 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1938 to 1988.
- 797 total births
- 1938–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
797 girls have been named Tish since 1938, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 797
- total births
- 1938–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Tish was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
63 babies were named Tish in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Tish's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tish's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tish at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Tish popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1988
- Peak year (1971)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Tish by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tish's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Tish births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s
1960s
275 births
- 1970s
1970s
283 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 283 births (36% of all-time use).
How Tish 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 Tish's total volume
Tish vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tish by state
Where Tish concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Tish's total US births 4.8%
Even split
38 of 797 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tish? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 797 babies named Tish. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 63 births.
When was Tish most popular? ▼
Tish was most popular in the 1970s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Tish most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tish are California (38 births), Texas (29 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Tish been used? ▼
Tish has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 51 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Tish? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tisha, Tisa, Tishie, Tishia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tish's data
- Tish's decade-level peak was the 1970s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tishs (38 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 Tish
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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, 1938–1988 (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. "Tish: Baby Name Since 1938 - 797 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tish. 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 Tish 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.