Tate Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Tate Overview

Meaning

Cheerful

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English, Norse

Etymology

Originated from the Old English name “Tata,” meaning “cheerful” or “happy.”

Pronunciation

/teɪt/

Popularity

Tate is appreciated in the USA and the UK for its short and strong sound. In 2023, Tate ranked #311 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Cute, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Cheerful, lively, friendly
A Deep Dive

Tate Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Tait, Tatum, Tayte, Taitum, Taten

Common Nicknames

Tat, Tatie, Tato, Tatoo

Diminutives

T, Tatey, Tater, Tay, Tee

Famous People

  • Tate Donovan
    (American Actor)
  • Tate McRae
    (Canadian Singer)
  • Tate Reeves
    (American Politician)
  • Tate Taylor
    (American Director)
  • Tate Ellington
    (American Actor)
  • Tate George
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Tate Stevens
    (American Country Music Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Tate Langdon
    ("American Horror Story: Murder House," TV Series)
  • Tate Brady
    ("Dare Me," TV Series)
  • Tate Wilson
    ("Euphoria," TV Series)
  • "Tate: The Secret Place"
    (Novel)
  • Tate
    ("Revenge," TV Series)

Places

  • Tate Modern Art Gallery
    (London, England)
  • Tate Britain Art Gallery
    (London, England)
  • Tate Liverpool Gallery
    (Liverpool, England)
  • Tate St Ives Gallery
    (St Ives, Cornwall, England)
  • Tate Americas Foundation
    (New York, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Tate?

Tate means “cheerful” or “happy.” Individuals with this name are often associated with a positive and lively personality, radiating joy and enthusiasm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Tate?

The name Tate has Old English roots, derived from the word “tata,” which means “cheerful” or “bright.” It originated as a surname and was later adopted as a given name.

Tate Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Tate in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3042021#2342022#1972023
Top 3 Rankings#1972023#2342022#3042021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Tate

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023197
(+37 from 2022)
1845
(+357 from 2022)
0.10076
2022234
(+70 from 2021)
1488
(+399 from 2021)
0.07945
2021304
(+49 from 2020)
1089
(+191 from 2020)
0.05812
2020353
(+84 from 2019)
898
(+200 from 2019)
0.04855
2019437
(+57 from 2018)
698
(+116 from 2018)
0.03632
2018494
(-44 from 2017)
582
(-99 from 2017)
0.02994
2017450
(-2 from 2016)
681
(-10 from 2016)
0.03441
2016448
(-29 from 2015)
691
(-50 from 2015)
0.03411
2015419
(-31 from 2014)
741
(-62 from 2014)
0.03624
2014388
(-31 from 2013)
803
(-77 from 2013)
0.03919
2013357
(+31 from 2012)
880
(+111 from 2012)
0.04355
2012388
(+5 from 2011)
769
(+45 from 2011)
0.03790
2011393
(+2 from 2010)
724
(+7 from 2010)
0.03564
2010395
(+46 from 2009)
717
(+81 from 2009)
0.03490
2009441
(-9 from 2008)
636
(-36 from 2008)
0.02999
2008432
(-21 from 2007)
672
(-39 from 2007)
0.03082
2007411
No change from 2006
711
(+1 from 2006)
0.03210
2006411
(-31 from 2005)
710
(-49 from 2005)
0.03239
2005380
(+7 from 2004)
759
(+59 from 2004)
0.03568
2004387
(+16 from 2003)
700
(+56 from 2003)
0.03312
2003403
(+52 from 2002)
644
(+109 from 2002)
0.03065
2002455
(-24 from 2001)
535
(-28 from 2001)
0.02589
2001431
(+5 from 2000)
563
(+16 from 2000)
0.02722
2000436
(+27 from 1999)
547
(+55 from 1999)
0.02619
1999463
(+49 from 1998)
492
(+81 from 1998)
0.02413
1998512
(+46 from 1997)
411
(+66 from 1997)
0.02027
1997558
(+28 from 1996)
345
(+38 from 1996)
0.01727
1996586
(+83 from 1995)
307
(+61 from 1995)
0.01532
1995669
(-26 from 1994)
246
(-14 from 1994)
0.01223
1994643
(+26 from 1993)
260
(+24 from 1993)
0.01276
1993669
(+16 from 1992)
236
(+9 from 1992)
0.01143
1992685
(+230 from 1991)
227
(+95 from 1991)
0.01081
1991915
(+80 from 1990)
132
(+20 from 1990)
0.00623
1990995
(+233 from 1989)
112
(+36 from 1989)
0.00520
19891228
(-98 from 1988)
76
(-2 from 1988)
0.00363
19881130
(-7 from 1987)
78
(+5 from 1987)
0.00390
19871123
(+13 from 1986)
73
(+4 from 1986)
0.00374
19861136
(+46 from 1985)
69
(+6 from 1985)
0.00359
19851182
(+262 from 1984)
63
(+19 from 1984)
0.00327
19841444
(-323 from 1983)
44
(-20 from 1983)
0.00234
19831121
(+189 from 1982)
64
(+13 from 1982)
0.00343
19821310
(-266 from 1981)
51
(-25 from 1981)
0.00270
19811044
(+122 from 1980)
76
(+15 from 1980)
0.00408
19801166
(-30 from 1979)
61
(-1 from 1979)
0.00329
19791136
(-204 from 1978)
62
(-24 from 1978)
0.00346
1978932
(-50 from 1977)
86
(-6 from 1977)
0.00503
1977882
(+15 from 1976)
92
(+7 from 1976)
0.00538
1976897
(-9 from 1975)
85
(-2 from 1975)
0.00521
1975888
(+15 from 1974)
87
(+7 from 1974)
0.00536
1974903
(+102 from 1973)
80
(+16 from 1973)
0.00491
19731005
(-116 from 1972)
64
(-17 from 1972)
0.00397
1972889
(-118 from 1971)
81
(-32 from 1971)
0.00484
1971771
(+345 from 1970)
113
(+59 from 1970)
0.00622
19701116
(+82 from 1969)
54
(+11 from 1969)
0.00283
19691198
(+8 from 1968)
43
(+3 from 1968)
0.00235
19681206
(+206 from 1967)
40
(+11 from 1967)
0.00225
19671412
(-11 from 1966)
29
(-1 from 1966)
0.00163
19661401
(-41 from 1965)
30
(-2 from 1965)
0.00165
19651360
(+296 from 1964)
32
(+9 from 1964)
0.00169
19641656
(-202 from 1963)
23
(-6 from 1963)
0.00113
19631454
(+665 from 1962)
29
(+14 from 1962)
0.00140
19622119
(-515 from 1961)
15
(-10 from 1961)
0.00071
19611604
(-118 from 1960)
25
(-4 from 1960)
0.00116
19601486
(+1798 from 1959)
29
(+22 from 1959)
0.00134
19593284
(+662 from 1958)
7
(+2 from 1958)
0.00032
19583946
(-393 from 1957)
5
(-1 from 1957)
0.00023
19573553
(+276 from 1954)
6
(+1 from 1954)
0.00027
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19543829
(-1150 from 1952)
5
(-4 from 1952)
0.00024
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19522679
(-184 from 1951)
9
(-1 from 1951)
0.00046
19512495
(+803 from 1949)
10
(+4 from 1949)
0.00052
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19493298
(+17 from 1948)
6
No change from 1948
0.00033
19483315
(-219 from 1947)
6
(-1 from 1947)
0.00034
19473096
(-177 from 1946)
7
No change from 1946
0.00038
19462919
(-345 from 1945)
7
(-1 from 1945)
0.00042
19452574
(+856 from 1944)
8
(+3 from 1944)
0.00058
19443430
(+108 from 1943)
5
No change from 1943
0.00036
19433538
(-362 from 1938)
5
(-1 from 1938)
0.00034
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383176
(-548 from 1936)
6
(-2 from 1936)
0.00053
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19362628
(+649 from 1934)
8
(+2 from 1934)
0.00075
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19343277
(+682 from 1929)
6
(+1 from 1929)
0.00057
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19293959
(-179 from 1927)
5
(-1 from 1927)
0.00045
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19273780
(+421 from 1926)
6
(+1 from 1926)
0.00052
19264201
(-793 from 1925)
5
(-2 from 1925)
0.00044
19253408
(+939 from 1924)
7
(+2 from 1924)
0.00061
19244347
(-1901 from 1923)
5
(-7 from 1923)
0.00043
19232446
(+806 from 1922)
12
(+4 from 1922)
0.00106
19223252
(+1070 from 1921)
8
(+3 from 1921)
0.00071
19214322
(-507 from 1920)
5
(-1 from 1920)
0.00044
19203815
(-719 from 1918)
6
(-2 from 1918)
0.00055
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19183096
(+885 from 1917)
8
(+3 from 1917)
0.00076
19173981
(-2210 from 1916)
5
(-12 from 1916)
0.00052
19161771
(+850 from 1915)
17
(+8 from 1915)
0.00184
19152621
(-164 from 1914)
9
(+1 from 1914)
0.00102
19142457
(-188 from 1912)
8
(+2 from 1912)
0.00117
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19122269
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00133
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Tate

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3482021#2742022#2532023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5612021#5022022#4102023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1192021#1492022#932023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1912021#862022#1062023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1002021#382022#592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2782021#2352022#1512023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2072021#1442022#872023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2892021#2622022#2042023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2502021#1962022#1532023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3482021#2002022#1532023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2972021#2492022#1532023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3252021#2442022#1942023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4812021#3362022#2572023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2132021#1602022#1292023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3572021#1742022#1852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2572021#1822022#1422023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2502021#1652022#1252023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1382021#1382022#1402023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3942021#3312022#2782023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2102021#1972022#1402023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4102021#3122022#2132023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2252021#1812022#1042023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1162021#1522022#492023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6712021#4882022#4212023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2092021#742022#872023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2742021#1802022#1102023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1422021#1542022#912023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2962021#2472022#1742023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3462021#3132022#2762023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1612021#1372022#1632023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1322021#802022#792023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3762021#2982022#3042023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3812021#2402022#1502023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6122021#2152022#2742023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7002021#3272022#2672023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3352021#3902022#3122023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1982021#1432022#1012023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4882021#3252022#2502023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5852021#5612022#5742023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4412021#4252022#2642023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3342021#1772022#1282023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1262021#1002022#622023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3262006#3142007#3302011

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4051999#3102022#2062023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2472005#1972023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1832000#2202002

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1292022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2142003

Popularity Rankings for Tate in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3772021#2982022#1902023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2922021#2772022#3412023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2952021#3522022#3952023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4102019#3522020#4122021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3992014#3942019#4722022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7182012#7792022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Tate a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Tate works well for any gender due to its simplicity and lack of strong gender associations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Tate

Tate in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Tate Donovan (Actor, born 1963): An American actor and director recognized for his roles in "The O.C." and "Argo."
  • Tate McRae (Singer, born 2003): A Canadian singer and songwriter who gained fame through her hit single "You Broke Me First."
  • Tate Reeves (Politician, born 1974): An American politician serving as the 65th Governor of Mississippi.
  • Tate Taylor (Director, born 1969): An American filmmaker and actor known for directing "The Help" and "Ma."
  • Tate Ellington (Actor, born 1979): An American actor featured in the TV series "Quantico" and the film "Straight Outta Compton."
  • Tate George (Basketball Player, born 1968): An American former professional basketball player best remembered for his time with the New Jersey Nets.
  • Tate Stevens (Singer, born 1975): An American country music artist who won the second season of "The X Factor USA."
  • Tate Langdon ("American Horror Story: Murder House," 2011 TV Series): A troubled teenager who haunts the Murder House and has a dark past.
  • Tate Brady ("Dare Me," 2019 TV Series): The head cheerleading coach who brings discipline and mystery to a small-town squad.
  • Tate Wilson ("Euphoria," 2019 TV Series): A minor character involved in the high school drama and turmoil.
  • "Tate: The Secret Place" (2017 Novel): A psychological thriller that follows the mysterious happenings at a boarding school.
  • Tate ("Revenge," 2011 TV Series): A secondary character involved in the intricate plots of revenge and deception.
  • Tate Ellington ("Quantico," 2015 TV Series): Plays Simon Asher, an FBI recruit hiding many secrets.
  • "Tate" (2013 Film): A drama that explores the life of a young boy navigating a tumultuous family environment.
  • Tate ("Prison Break," 2005 TV Series): A recurring character who plays a part in the intricate escape plans.
  • Tate Modern (London, England): A leading modern art gallery housed in the former Bankside Power Station along the River Thames.
  • Tate Britain (London, England): An art museum on Millbank showcasing historical and contemporary British art from 1500 to the present day.
  • Tate Liverpool (Liverpool, England): A gallery located at the Albert Dock focusing on contemporary and modern art exhibitions.
  • Tate St Ives (St Ives, Cornwall, England): An art gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach, featuring modern and contemporary art with a focus on British artists.
  • Tate Americas Foundation (New York, USA): A foundation that supports the acquisition of American art for the Tate galleries in the UK.
  • Tate Geological Museum (Casper, Wyoming, USA): A museum at Casper College offering extensive collections of fossils and minerals, including a notable T. rex skeleton.
  • Tate House Museum (Portland, Maine, USA): A historic house museum and National Historic Landmark that showcases colonial life and architecture.

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