Tansy

Pronunciation: [ t-ANZ-ee ]

Tansy is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,066 in the US, popular nicknames include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.

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Girl Name #17,066 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tansy is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-ANZ-ee.

Parents who love the name Tansy often also consider Elke, Matthew, Polli .

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Historical Record

Tansy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.

Over 359 babies have been named Tansy in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Tansy is past its peak , currently ranked #17,066 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#17,066
Current Rank
Peaked 1973 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,066
Total SSA Count
8

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Tan Tay Tanie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tansy

Is Tansy a boy or girl name?
Tansy is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tansy?
Tansy is pronounced t-ANZ-ee.
How popular is the name Tansy?
Tansy is currently ranked #17066 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tansy?
Common nicknames for Tansy include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.
Is Tansy a common or rare name?
Tansy is an uncommon name, ranked #17066 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Tansy?
Tansy pairs well with Elke, Matthew, Polli, Walcie in style and sound.

About the Name Tansy

Tansy is a girl name .

Tansy is currently ranked #17,066 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tansy include Tan, Tay, and Tanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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