Tank
Pronunciation: [ t-ANGK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tank first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 158 babies have been named Tank in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tank is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,420 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,420
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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"linden tree settlement"
#38,345 in US
Latin origin
"from the flowering one"
#38,446 in US
Latin / Slavic origin
"soldier (from Latin miles) or graciou..."
#38,451 in US
Old High German origin
"work, labor"
#38,528 in US
Old Norse origin
"horsefly, gadfly"
#38,364 in US
American English origin
"initials used as a standalone given name"
#38,500 in US
Old English origin
"red-haired one, little redhead"
#38,411 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis