Tabatha
Every Tabatha since 1965 — 19,409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tabatha
Tabatha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,394 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 19,409 American babies have been named Tabatha. Its peak came in 1983, when 837 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Tabatha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tabatha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,394 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,496 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,537 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,253 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,901 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,402 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,748 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,777 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,562 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,111 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,779 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,326 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,040 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,233 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,252 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,402 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,261 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,285 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,458 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,406 |
| 2004 | 90 | #2,040 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,912 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1,790 |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,669 |
| 2000 | 180 | #1,138 |
| 1995 | 262 | #771 |
| 1990 | 614 | #416 |
| 1985 | 828 | #297 |
| 1980 | 711 | #340 |
| 1975 | 491 | #411 |
| 1970 | 585 | #401 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,404 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tabatha in 2025?
Tabatha ranked #9,394 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tabatha?
19,409 babies have been named Tabatha in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tabatha most popular?
Tabatha peaked in 1983, when 837 newborns received the name.
Is Tabatha a boy or girl name?
Tabatha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tabatha rising or falling?
Tabatha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.