Tabby
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,038 in 1960
0 babies were named Tabby in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1960–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryTabby first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1960, when it reached #4,038.
About the name Tabby
Tabby is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-bby”. US birth records list Tabby for boys only in 1960, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #4,038 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1960, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tabby
What is the origin of the name Tabby?
Tabby has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tabby a boy or girl name?
Tabby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tabby?
Tabby is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1960. It peaked at #4,038 in 1960.