Holding steady.
Popularity of Tandy since 1883
Babies named Tandy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 11 |
| 1890s | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 60 |
| 1920s | 0 | 89 |
| 1930s | 0 | 65 |
| 1940s | 45 | 97 |
| 1950s | 156 | 127 |
| 1960s | 353 | 110 |
| 1970s | 371 | 89 |
| 1980s | 178 | 39 |
| 1990s | 52 | 12 |
| 2000s | 10 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tandy is a vintage unisex name with an uncertain but likely English origin. Its usage has been sparse, with a peak in 1978 and a trajectory that has remained stable since then. The name has never been highly popular, and it does not have a rank in recent years. It is a rare choice, making it distinctive for parents seeking something unconventional.
The origin of Tandy is obscure. It may have developed as a pet form of Tansy, an English name taken from the flower, or as a diminutive of other names beginning with Tan-. It also appears as a transferred use of the English surname Tandy, which is locational from Tandey in Yorkshire. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tans
Sibling names for Tandy
Names that share Tandy's style, for a brother or sister.
