boy's name
Tan
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 766
Tan is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2019 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tan over time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 47 |
How popular is Tan?
In 2019, Tan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Tan is used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Tan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Tan also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Tan
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Tan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Tan
How popular is the name Tan?
In 2019, Tan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Tan a girl's or a boy's name?
Tan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tan?
Tan has 1 syllable.
When was Tan most popular?
Tan peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.