Tate
From Middle English *Tate, partially from Old English Tāta, from Proto-West Germanic *tait, from Proto-Germanic *taitaz (“radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”); and…
Every Tate since 1912 — 28,955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tate
Tate is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #194 in 2025 with 1,862 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 28,955 American babies have been named Tate — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,022 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Tate stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tate 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 | 160 | #1,379 | 1,862 | #194 |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,263 | 1,700 | #210 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,377 | 1,854 | #197 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,345 | 1,489 | #234 |
| 2021 | 37 | #4,007 | 1,092 | #304 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,157 | 898 | #353 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,892 | 698 | #438 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,841 | 582 | #494 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,139 | 682 | #450 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,170 | 691 | #448 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,579 | 742 | #420 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,156 | 803 | #388 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,628 | 880 | #357 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,317 | 769 | #389 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,195 | 724 | #394 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,850 | 717 | #395 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,693 | 636 | #442 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,929 | 672 | #433 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,288 | 711 | #412 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,157 | 710 | #411 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,165 | 759 | #382 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,065 | 700 | #388 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,124 | 644 | #404 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,887 | 535 | #455 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,314 | 563 | #431 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,540 | 547 | #436 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,505 | 246 | #671 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,440 | 112 | #999 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,557 | 63 | #1,187 |
| 1980 | — | — | 61 | #1,175 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,444 | 87 | #890 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,131 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,380 |
| 1960 | — | — | 29 | #1,520 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,727 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,707 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,233 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,801 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Tate
- Tate Donovan Actor · b. 1963
- Tate Taylor Film director · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tate mean?
From Middle English *Tate, partially from Old English Tāta, from Proto-West Germanic *tait, from Proto-Germanic *taitaz (“radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”); and partially from Old Norse Táta, a personal name of unknown meaning.
How popular is the name Tate in 2025?
Tate ranked #194 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,862 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tate?
28,955 babies have been named Tate in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tate most popular?
Tate peaked in 2025, when 2,022 newborns received the name.
Is Tate a boy or girl name?
Tate is used for both: about 5% of babies named Tate have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Tate rising or falling?
Tate is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tate?
Well-known people named Tate include Tate Donovan (actor), Tate Taylor (film director).