Tate
Tate is a unisex name of English origin meaning “cheerful, pleasant.” It ranked #330 in the United States in 2025. An Old Norse and Old English surname meaning cheerful.
how do you pronounce Tate?
TAYT
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what does Tate mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #330 |
| 2023 | #352 |
| 2022 | #375 |
| 2021 | #398 |
| 2020 | #420 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Tate?
- Sharon Tate (actress)
- Henry Tate (philanthropist)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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