Tear
Girl nameTear has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1971.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10
Peak year
1971 (5 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1971
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tear — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tear.
Sibling name ideas for Tear
Same era and popularity as Tear, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tear?
Tear has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tear peak?
Tear peaked in 1971, when 5 babies were given the name.
Is Tear a girl or boy name?
Tear is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tear are girls).
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