Tabitha
From Aramaic טביתא (Ṭabītā’, “doe, roe, gazelle”), translated as Dorcas in the Bible.
Every Tabitha since 1880 — 59,346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tabitha
Tabitha is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,308 in 2025 with 171 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 59,346 American babies have been named Tabitha. Its peak came in 1978, when 2,324 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tabitha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tabitha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | #1,308 | — | — |
| 2024 | 144 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 2023 | 145 | #1,499 | — | — |
| 2022 | 150 | #1,473 | — | — |
| 2021 | 165 | #1,346 | — | — |
| 2020 | 165 | #1,342 | — | — |
| 2019 | 199 | #1,185 | — | — |
| 2018 | 232 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 2017 | 249 | #1,040 | — | — |
| 2016 | 295 | #932 | — | — |
| 2015 | 288 | #943 | — | — |
| 2014 | 297 | #914 | — | — |
| 2013 | 360 | #754 | — | — |
| 2012 | 358 | #771 | — | — |
| 2011 | 420 | #673 | — | — |
| 2010 | 465 | #632 | — | — |
| 2009 | 463 | #643 | — | — |
| 2008 | 531 | #583 | — | — |
| 2007 | 551 | #556 | — | — |
| 2006 | 574 | #528 | — | — |
| 2005 | 632 | #485 | — | — |
| 2004 | 689 | #443 | — | — |
| 2003 | 755 | #401 | — | — |
| 2002 | 754 | #391 | — | — |
| 2001 | 902 | #341 | — | — |
| 2000 | 992 | #319 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,290 | #220 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,765 | #164 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,153 | #135 | 12 | #3,773 |
| 1980 | 1,788 | #155 | 9 | #4,460 |
| 1975 | 912 | #264 | 9 | #3,914 |
| 1970 | 1,049 | #279 | 10 | #3,256 |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,027 | — | — |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,238 | — | — |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,208 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,215 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,169 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,478 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,712 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,686 | — | — |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,563 | — | — |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,512 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,747 | — | — |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,521 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,784 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | 8 | #672 | — | — |
Famous people named Tabitha
- Tabitha King Writer · b. 1949
- Tabitha Stevens Pornographic actor · b. 1970
- Tabitha St. Germain Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tabitha mean?
From Aramaic טביתא (Ṭabītā’, “doe, roe, gazelle”), translated as Dorcas in the Bible.
How popular is the name Tabitha in 2025?
Tabitha ranked #1,308 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 171 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tabitha?
59,346 babies have been named Tabitha in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tabitha most popular?
Tabitha peaked in 1978, when 2,324 newborns received the name.
Is Tabitha a boy or girl name?
Tabitha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tabitha rising or falling?
Tabitha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tabitha?
Well-known people named Tabitha include Tabitha King (writer), Tabitha Stevens (pornographic actor), Tabitha St. Germain (actor).