Tab
Every Tab since 1953 — 1,110 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tab
Tab is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1953, 1,110 American babies have been named Tab. Its peak came in 1957, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tab stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,797 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,591 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,700 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,336 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,437 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,589 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,913 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,575 |
| 1965 | 47 | #1,089 |
| 1960 | 67 | #925 |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,152 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tab
- Tab Hunter Actor · 1931–2018
- Tab Ramos Soccer player · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tab in 2025?
Tab did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tab?
1,110 babies have been named Tab in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tab most popular?
Tab peaked in 1957, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Tab a boy or girl name?
Tab is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tab rising or falling?
Tab is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tab?
Well-known people named Tab include Tab Hunter (actor), Tab Ramos (soccer player).