Tay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
77% Masculine / 23% Feminine
Meaning:
Tay means 'house' or 'home'.
Meaning of the Name Tay
Tay is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'taigh', meaning 'house' or 'home'. It can also be a shortened form of other names like Taylor or Tatum. Tay is a modern and unique name that is gaining popularity.
Popularity of the Name Tay
The popularity for the name Tay peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 13 births, which ranked number 13,112 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Tay had the most female births in 1964 with 10, which ranked number 4,357 out of 7,804 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 13, which ranked number 5,390 out of 12,305 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Tay
- 20 Year Trend of Tay: 16.67%
Popularity of Tay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tay
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