Tate was the 213th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,862 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #83 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #213 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,862 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,780 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #83 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade has been kindest to Tate, which keeps climbing. The 2020s stand as its peak, and growth is set to continue.
What goes with it
Crisp and clipped in a brief beat, Tate sounds bright and direct. Cole echoes that punchy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tate is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #301.
Famous people named Tate
- Tate Donovan (born 1963)American actor
- Tate Taylor (born 1969)American actor, screenwriter, film producer and director
- Tate Reeves (born 1974)65th governor of Mississippi
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Tate Modern gallery, London
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