Tighe
Every Tighe since 1949 — 524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tighe
Tighe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,850 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 524 American babies have been named Tighe. Its peak came in 1979, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tighe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tighe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,850 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,660 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,171 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,990 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,476 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,149 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,998 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,085 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12,021 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,722 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,048 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,963 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,534 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,294 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,363 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,106 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,424 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,057 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,224 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,215 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,046 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,250 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,133 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,255 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,770 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,464 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,607 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,414 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,374 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tighe in 2025?
Tighe ranked #11,850 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tighe?
524 babies have been named Tighe in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tighe most popular?
Tighe peaked in 1979, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Tighe a boy or girl name?
Tighe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tighe rising or falling?
Tighe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.