Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Tan
//ˈtæn//
1 syllablePeak year: 19853 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tan |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
Tan through the decades
- Tan peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were named Tan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2005–2019), use of Tan has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.