Tansy
Pronunciation: [ t-ANZ-ee ]
Tansy is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,066 in the US, popular nicknames include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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 .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,066
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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