Tanish
Every Tanish since 1972 — 601 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tanish
Tanish is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,176 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 601 American babies have been named Tanish — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 45 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 Tanish stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tanish 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 | #8,176 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,248 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,189 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,903 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,596 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,989 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,775 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,559 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,918 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,311 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,163 |
| 2014 | — | — | 22 | #4,517 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,652 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,359 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,995 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,723 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,156 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,748 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38 | #3,080 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,498 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,162 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,841 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,722 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,565 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,406 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,931 |
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| 1980 | 5 | #11,969 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,433 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tanish in 2025?
Tanish ranked #8,176 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 Tanish?
601 babies have been named Tanish in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tanish most popular?
Tanish peaked in 2008, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Tanish a boy or girl name?
Tanish is used for both: about 11% of babies named Tanish have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Tanish rising or falling?
Tanish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.