Tanasia
Every Tanasia since 1978 — 1,227 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tanasia
Tanasia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,018 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,227 American babies have been named Tanasia. Its peak came in 2005, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Tanasia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tanasia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,018 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,366 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,070 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,191 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,844 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,447 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,561 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,180 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,194 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,397 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,076 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,372 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,747 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,131 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,086 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,649 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,880 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,973 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,630 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,899 |
| 1995 | 64 | #2,120 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,106 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,296 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tanasia in 2025?
Tanasia ranked #17,018 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tanasia?
1,227 babies have been named Tanasia in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tanasia most popular?
Tanasia peaked in 2005, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Tanasia a boy or girl name?
Tanasia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tanasia rising or falling?
Tanasia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.