Tate
Tate is a unisex name of English origin meaning “cheerful, pleasant.” It ranked #193 in the United States in 2025. An Old Norse and Old English surname meaning cheerful.
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how do you pronounce Tate?
TAYT
where does the name Tate come from?
From a Germanic root associated with radiant, glad or cheerful, or from a separate personal name, Táta, of unknown meaning.
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?
Tate has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 43 years since 1971, and fell outside it for 12. It peaked at #193 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #193 |
| 2024 | #210 |
| 2023 | #197 |
| 2022 | #234 |
| 2021 | #304 |
| 2020 | #353 |
| 2019 | #437 |
| 2018 | #494 |
| 2017 | #450 |
| 2016 | #448 |
| 2010 | #395 |
| 2000 | #436 |
| 1990 | #995 |
| 1971 | #771 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Tate fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Tate
The Tate galleries in Britain take their name from the sugar merchant Henry Tate.
who are famous people named Tate?
- Sharon Tate (actress)
- Henry Tate (philanthropist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Tate?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Tate?
what names go well with Tate?
Sibling names that share Tate's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Tate
What does the name Tate mean?
Tate means “cheerful, pleasant”.
What is the origin of the name Tate?
Tate comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Tait.
How popular is the name Tate?
Tate ranked #193 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #193, and it has spent 43 years in the top 1,000 since 1971.
Is Tate a boy or girl name?
Tate is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Tate?
Tate is pronounced TAYT, with 1 syllable.
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