Holding steady.
Popularity of Tassie since 1892
Babies named Tassie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1974, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tassie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tassie is a diminutive name that flourished briefly in the early 1900s. First recorded in 1892, it reached its peak usage in 1900. Despite its rarity today, the name carries a vintage charm. Its trajectory has been stable since then, with no recent revival. The name's exact origin is debated, but it likely stems from Tamsin, a Cornish form of Thomasina. Tassie is a delicate example of early 20th-century nickname names.
Tassie is a rare name that likely originated as a nickname or diminutive. It may be a short form of Tamsin, which is itself a Cornish form of Thomasina, the feminine version of Thomas. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Tacey, a medieval diminutive of Eustace, or simply an affectionate coinage. The name saw peak usage in the 1900s but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tass
Sibling names for Tassie
Names that share Tassie's style, for a brother or sister.
