Tay
Pronunciation: [ t-AY ]
Tay is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,697 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 190 babies have been named Tay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tay is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,697 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,697
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Tay is also used as a girl name, ranked #64573.
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About the Name Tay
Tay is a boy name .
Is Tay a boy or girl name? Tay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,697 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,573. Tay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tay is currently ranked #9,697 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tay include Taylor, Taylen, Tayden, Taysom, Taytum . 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