Tanvi
Borrowed from Sanskrit तन्वी (tanvī).
Every Tanvi since 1980 — 2,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tanvi
Tanvi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,059 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 2,298 American babies have been named Tanvi. Its peak came in 2009, when 140 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 Tanvi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tanvi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,059 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,463 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,424 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,360 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,064 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,392 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,037 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,206 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,034 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,953 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,870 |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,851 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,863 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1,801 |
| 2011 | 98 | #2,016 |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,976 |
| 2009 | 140 | #1,610 |
| 2008 | 110 | #1,925 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,750 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,960 |
| 2005 | 94 | #2,011 |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,423 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,344 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,742 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,414 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,812 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,685 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 7 | #8,989 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanvi mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit तन्वी (tanvī).
How popular is the name Tanvi in 2025?
Tanvi ranked #4,059 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tanvi?
2,298 babies have been named Tanvi in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tanvi most popular?
Tanvi peaked in 2009, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Tanvi a boy or girl name?
Tanvi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tanvi rising or falling?
Tanvi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.