Holding steady.
Popularity of Tabbatha since 1966
Babies named Tabbatha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 359 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tabbatha, a respelling of the biblical Tabitha, has seen sporadic use in the United States since 1966. The name's peak came in 1984, when it was recorded at its highest frequency, though it has never broken into national rankings. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it resurfaces in small numbers each year without gaining widespread traction. As a rare, phonetic take on an ancient name, Tabbatha appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar religious reference. No states recorded significant usage, underscoring its niche status. The double 'b' spelling mirrors trends of the mid to late 1900s, when creative respellings became fashionable for traditional names.
Tabbatha is a phonetic respelling of Tabitha, which derives from the Aramaic word 'tabitha' meaning 'gazelle'. In the New Testament, Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) was a disciple raised from the dead by Peter. The spelling Tabbatha emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Deborah and Rebecca, and the double 'b' reflects a common English respelling of the original Aramaic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tabby, Tabbie
Sibling names for Tabbatha
Names that share Tabbatha's style, for a brother or sister.
