gender neutral
Tate
cheerful
About Tate
Brief, bold, and brilliant—this single-syllable sensation makes an immediate impression. The crispness of the 't' sounds bookending the vowel creates a satisfying symmetry that's both heard and felt. Modern parents increasingly appreciate names that eliminate unnecessary complexity, and this choice exemplifies that philosophy beautifully. There's an inherent coolness factor, a laid-back confidence that suggests someone comfortable in their own skin. It's the kind of name that works in a country club or on a skateboard ramp, bridging different worlds effortlessly. Nicknames become irrelevant—the name already exists in its most essential form. Spelling tests? Never an issue. Introduction anxiety? Eliminated. The efficiency appeals to practical-minded families, while the stylish simplicity attracts those with aesthetic sensibilities. Consider how it sounds with various middle names—the brevity creates perfect balance. This choice delivers maximum impact with minimum fuss, a rare achievement in naming.
Popularity of the Name Tate
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #771 | ||||
| 1972 | #892 | ||||
| 1974 | #911 | ||||
| 1975 | #890 | ||||
| 1976 | #903 | ||||
| 1977 | #892 | ||||
| 1978 | #937 | ||||
| 1990 | #995 | ||||
| 1991 | #914 | ||||
| 1992 | #684 | #988 | |||
| 1993 | #670 | ||||
| 1994 | #643 | ||||
| 1995 | #669 | #939 | |||
| 1996 | #587 | #747 | |||
| 1997 | #558 | #799 | #667 | ||
| 1998 | #512 | #695 | #470 | ||
| 1999 | #463 | #579 | #565 | ||
| 2000 | #436 | #581 | #528 | ||
| 2001 | #431 | #927 | #568 | ||
| 2002 | #455 | #715 | #570 | ||
| 2003 | #404 | #652 | #567 | ||
| 2004 | #388 | #629 | #436 | ||
| 2005 | #382 | #556 | #368 | #439 | |
| 2006 | #411 | #595 | #460 | ||
| 2007 | #412 | #655 | #380 | ||
| 2008 | #433 | #679 | #355 | #671 | |
| 2009 | #442 | #773 | #710 | ||
| 2010 | #395 | #670 | #383 | #548 | |
| 2011 | #394 | #513 | #560 | ||
| 2012 | #389 | #394 | #430 | #892 | #487 |
| 2013 | #357 | #322 | #266 | #436 | |
| 2014 | #388 | #316 | #222 | #410 | |
| 2015 | #420 | #388 | #340 | #449 | |
| 2016 | #448 | #394 | #368 | #455 | |
| 2017 | #450 | #400 | #453 | #702 | |
| 2018 | #494 | #393 | #396 | #542 | |
| 2019 | #438 | #423 | #245 | #675 | |
| 2020 | #353 | #380 | #462 | #673 | |
| 2021 | #304 | #424 | #387 | #311 | |
| 2022 | #234 | #371 | #297 | #899 | #263 |
| 2023 | #197 | #377 | #189 | #234 | |
| 2024 | #210 | #370 | #180 | #945 | #225 |
| 2025 | #194 | #302 | #128 | #209 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tate
Names Similar to Tate
Nicknames for Tate
- T
- Tatey
- Tater
- TT
Famous People Named Tate
| Tate Donovan | American actor |
| Tate Ellington | American actor |
| Tate Taylor | American film director |
| Tate Modern | British art gallery |
| Tate Britain | British art gallery |
| Tate Kobang | American rapper |
| Tate Martell | American football player |
| Tate Berney | American actor |
| Tate Fletcher | American actor and former MMA fighter |
| Tate John Donovan | American screenwriter and film director |
| Tate Ieuan Evans | Welsh rugby player |
| Tate McRae | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Tate George | American former basketball player |
| Tate Stevens | American country singer |
| Tate Huffman | American soccer player |
| Tate Hall | American basketball player |
| Tate Matheny | American baseball player |
Characters Named Tate
| Tate Langdon | "American Horror Story" |
| Tate Walker | "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Tate Phelps | "Criminal Minds" |
| Tate Kurobane | "Dance with Devils" |
| Tatewaki Kuno | "Ranma 1/2" |
| Tate Donovan | "The O.C" |
| Tate Reynolds | "Paper Towns" by John Green |
| Tate Dearing | "NCIS" |
| Tate Collins | "Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover |
| Tate Kobang | "The Wire" |
| Tate Winslow | "Wicked Sexy Liar" by Christina Lauren |