Tate Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Tate has its roots in Old English, meaning 'cheerful' or 'bringer of joy'. It evolved from historical forms such as Tata and Tatum. The name is associated with modern traits of creativity and individuality. It does not have biblical relevance. Tate has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States.

The name Tate is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tate has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tate' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3199th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4330th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2600th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1002nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 867th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 430th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 333rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14367th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6109th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3644th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3527th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tate' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tate"

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Pronunciation

/teɪt/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Tate is derived from the Old English term 'tata', meaning 'cheerful' or 'bringer of joy'. It can also be considered a diminutive form of the name 'Tatum'.

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Meaning

cheerful, bringer of joy

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Language Evolution

Tata, Tatum, Tate

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Historical Usage

The name Tate has gained popularity as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly as a unisex name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tatum, Tatey, Tates

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Tate is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Tate Donovan, Tate McRae, Tate Modern (museum)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tate"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Tate"

"Tate" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3199th of 7545 107
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4330th of 6773 43
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2600th of 7552 189
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1002nd of 10718 1,039
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 867th of 16616 2,114
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 430th of 24088 9,935
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 333rd of 23106 12,103
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 14367th of 19264 16
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6109th of 27321 208
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3644th of 35406 638
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3527th of 30306 533

Regional Popularity of "Tate" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 77.71%
2217th/2853
47.24%
1311th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
29.69%
872nd/2937
52.74%
1837th/3483
42.47%
1494th/3518
29.13%
1178th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
18.24%
672nd/3685
35.13%
1572nd/4475
19.58%
1017th/5194
13.60%
859th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
6.46%
296th/4582
14.54%
751st/5164
7.32%
535th/7313
5.64%
421st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
5.82%
232nd/3984
12.08%
542nd/4487
5.15%
351st/6822
6.01%
377th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Tate" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
5194th/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
94.98%
4352nd/4582
86.77%
4481st/5164
64.34%
4705th/7313
56.14%
4190th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
88.13%
3511th/3984
- 53.14%
3625th/6822
62.95%
3951st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Tate"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Tate" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.