Tab

Boy name

Tab has been given to 1,110 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,110

Peak year

1957 (120 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1953

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tab — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tadboy

6,929 babies since 1912

Tajboy

6,290 babies since 1965

Taiunisex

4,937 babies since 1922

Tamunisex

1,889 babies since 1924

Talunisex

1,813 babies since 1937

Tanboy

597 babies since 1976

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tab.

Michialboy

1,123 babies since 1925

Farleyboy

1,097 babies since 1884

Elstonboy

1,125 babies since 1911

Herbieboy

1,094 babies since 1913

Dowboy

1,091 babies since 1880

Jockboy

1,090 babies since 1916

Fredericoboy

1,089 babies since 1914

Dondiunisex

1,141 babies since 1956

FAQ

How popular is the name Tab?

Tab has been given to 1,110 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tab peak?

Tab peaked in 1957, when 120 babies were given the name.

Is Tab a girl or boy name?

Tab is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Tab are boys).

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