Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanza since 1956
Babies named Tanza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tanza is an exceptionally rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names in any year. Its peak usage occurred in 1965, though even then, it was given to fewer than 5 babies per million, suggesting a 1-in-N figure that is effectively incalculable. The name's trajectory has been stable, with occasional years seeing zero recorded births. Tanza does not appear in any state's top name lists, highlighting its extreme scarcity. Etymologically, Tanza is likely a modern English invention, possibly derived from Tamsin, a Cornish form of Thomasina, or from the flower name Tansey, but no single origin is certain. Its usage has remained sporadic and low, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a truly unique name.
Tanza is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Tamsin (a Cornish diminutive of Thomasina) or the flower name Tansey. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1956, but it never entered common usage. The name saw a mild peak in 1965, though it remains extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny
Sibling names for Tanza
Names that share Tanza's style, for a brother or sister.
