Tab

Pronunciation: [ t-AB ]

Tab is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,311 in the US.

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Boy Name #39,311 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tab is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AB.

Parents who love the name Tab often also consider Boney, Alray, Wendy .

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Historical Record

Tab first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.

Over 1,110 babies have been named Tab in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Tab is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,311 for boy names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#39,311
Total SSA Count
5

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Boney Boy English descriptive nickname Alray Boy Old French Wendy Boy Welsh Bryne Boy Proto-Celtic Gregori Boy Greek Briane Boy Celtic Trudy Boy Germanic ger + trud

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"hill, elevated"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tab

Is Tab a boy or girl name?
Tab is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Tab?
Tab is pronounced t-AB.
How popular is the name Tab?
Tab is currently ranked #39311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Tab a common or rare name?
Tab is an uncommon name, ranked #39311 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Tab?
Tab pairs well with Boney, Alray, Wendy, Bryne in style and sound.

About the Name Tab

Tab is a boy name .

Tab is currently ranked #39,311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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