Tanja
Tanja is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fairy queen, or belonging to the house of Tatius.
Origin and history
Tanja is a Slavic diminutive of Tatiana, which originates from the Roman family name Tatius. It became popular in German-speaking and Scandinavian countries before gaining limited adoption in the United States during the late 20th century. Usage of the spelling Tanja in recent U.S. birth records has become very rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,580 babies in the United States have been named Tanja since 1880. It ranks #3476 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.9 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- TX (12 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 951 |
| 1970-1980 | 924 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tanja
- Tanja Ribič: Actress, Singer
- Tanja Frieden: Snowboarder, Olympic Athlete
Nicknames
Tanya
Fun facts
- Tanja is the standard German, Scandinavian, and Slavic spelling of the name Anglicized as Tanya.
- The name enjoyed moderate usage in the U.S. primarily between the 1960s and 1980s.