Tanya
Tanya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fairy queen, or belonging to Tatius.
Origin and history
Tanya is a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, derived from the Roman family name Tatius. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized classic name, though its usage for newborns has slowed.
Popularity in the United States
116,855 babies in the United States have been named Tanya since 1880. It ranks #332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- PA (5 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 84 |
| 1930-1940 | 383 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,055 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,914 |
| 1960-1970 | 23,027 |
| 1970-1980 | 47,830 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,303 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,573 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,943 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,389 |
| 2020-2029 | 306 |
Famous people named Tanya
- Tanya Tucker: Singer, Musician
- Tanya Roberts: Actress
Nicknames
Tan, Tye
Fun facts
- Tanya originated in Russia as a pet form of Tatiana before becoming an independent given name worldwide.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.