Tabby
Pronunciation: [ t-AB-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tabby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 162 babies have been named Tabby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tabby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,159 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,159
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tabby is also used as a boy name, ranked #39527.
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About the Name Tabby
Tabby is a girl name .
Is Tabby a boy or girl name? Tabby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,159 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,527. Tabby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tabby is currently ranked #36,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tabby include Tab, Tay, Taie, and Tabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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