Tan
Pronunciation: [ t-AN ]
Tan is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,571 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 11 babies have been named Tan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,571 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,571
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tan
Tan is a girl name .
Is Tan a boy or girl name? Tan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,571 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,979. Tan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tan is currently ranked #33,571 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tan include Tania, Taniyah, Tanner, Tanya, Tanvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis