Tanay
Every Tanay since 1977 — 904 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tanay
Tanay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,174 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 904 American babies have been named Tanay — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 50 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 Tanay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tanay 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,174 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,247 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,183 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,411 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #6,000 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,839 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,774 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,292 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,091 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,045 | 32 | #3,514 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,355 | 26 | #4,065 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,234 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,005 | 28 | #3,739 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,367 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,636 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,559 | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,392 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,166 | 27 | #3,911 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,076 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,918 | 25 | #3,984 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,901 | 36 | #2,951 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,828 | 17 | #4,981 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,440 | 19 | #4,400 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,467 | 25 | #3,544 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,945 | 15 | #5,111 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,352 | 12 | #5,870 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,997 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,811 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,413 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,873 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tanay in 2025?
Tanay ranked #8,174 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tanay?
904 babies have been named Tanay in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tanay most popular?
Tanay peaked in 2007, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Tanay a boy or girl name?
Tanay is used for both: about 37% of babies named Tanay have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Tanay rising or falling?
Tanay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.