Rising since 1985, #193 for boys today.
Popularity of Tate since 1912
Babies named Tate per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 53 |
| 1920s | 0 | 59 |
| 1930s | 0 | 20 |
| 1940s | 0 | 44 |
| 1950s | 0 | 42 |
| 1960s | 0 | 295 |
| 1970s | 16 | 804 |
| 1980s | 37 | 655 |
| 1990s | 290 | 2,768 |
| 2000s | 441 | 6,477 |
| 2010s | 300 | 7,288 |
| 2020s | 471 | 8,895 |
Meaning & origin
Tate is a short, punchy name that has been steadily climbing the U.S. popularity charts. First recorded in 1912, it reached its peak rank of 193 in 2025, with a 1 in 917 birth rate. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1985, making it a modern favorite. Its strongest popularity is in states like Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. Despite its recent surge, Tate still feels crisp and underused, offering a cheerful meaning that parents appreciate.
Tate derives from the Old English word 'tāt', meaning cheerful or pleasant. It originated as a nickname for a cheerful person and later became a surname before being adopted as a given name. As a first name, it gained modest use in the late 19th century and has seen renewed popularity since the 1980s.
Where Tate is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tate” around the world
Where Tate lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
38
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Tate
Names that share Tate's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rae, Nina, Sage, Quinn, Wren, Sloane, Larkin, Linley, Rowyn, Tari, Tavia, Teigan, Daila, Kenli, Kessa, Khole, Swayze, Tesia, Tiah, Tram, Wenona, Kanari, Maley, Satara, Taige, Tayna, Tene, Tacora, Aunica, Blayre, Maclaine, Tacia, Taima, Winnona, Wrynn
Brothers: Cyrus, Jett, Reed, Asa, Kai, Blaine, Cash, Case, Judd, Wells, Corbett, Dayne, Dru, Rockwell, Rustin, Steele, Vann, Brekken, Cainen, Cobe, Danner, Jedd, Kyre, Quay, Quint, Rydell, Ryett, Seeley, Tayte, Whitfield, Yul, Cayne, Court, Crosley, Jaise, Jakel, Kasch, Keen, Kirin, Law, Mak, Pruitt, Saveon, Tauren, Trai, Trayce, Tyan, Zakk, Kreig, Chanz, Chasin, Cope, Croy, Gaje, Gamble, Mclane, Reice, Rett, Taiten, Teagon, Traye, Wen, Wiatt
Names like Tate
Names whose popularity has moved with Tate's over the last 50 years.
