Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Tansy since 1920
Babies named Tansy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Tansy is a botanical name that shares its heritage with other herb-inspired names like Sage and Rosemary. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920, but it has never been common. Its most popular year on record is 2025, where it ranked 7,133 with a birth rate of 1 in 107,151. The name draws from the yellow-flowered tansy plant, whose name derives from the Greek word athanasia, meaning 'immortality.' The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, without the dramatic revival seen for some vintage botanical names. Tansy remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a connection to nature and an uncommon but recognizable name.
Tansy is taken directly from the name of the yellow-flowered herb, which derives from Old French tanesie, from Latin athanasia (meaning 'immortality'), from Greek athanatos. The plant was historically used for medicinal and culinary purposes. As a given name, Tansy emerged in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, part of a broader trend of botanical names for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny, Annie
Sibling names for Tansy
Names that share Tansy's style, for a brother or sister.
