Names Starting With T
UnisexEnglish#330 in 2025
Tate
Tate is a unisex name of English origin meaning “cheerful, pleasant.” It ranked #330 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
TAYT
meaning & origin
The name Tate means “cheerful, pleasant.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An Old Norse and Old English surname meaning cheerful. Also known as the surname of the famous Tate Modern art museum in London, originally named after sugar merchant Henry Tate.
popularity over time
#4202020
#3982021
#3752022
#3522023
#3302024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #330 |
| 2023 | #352 |
| 2022 | #375 |
| 2021 | #398 |
| 2020 | #420 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Tate
- Sharon Tate (actress)
- Henry Tate (philanthropist)
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