How Popular (or Rare) was Tabitha in 1996?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#282
1996 Rank
132
1996 Births
#177
Best Rank (2011)
291
Peak Year (2011)
6,605
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,242
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Top 6%
Among UK girls' names in 1996
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 2,242 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Tabitha Story

Tabitha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #282 in 1996 with 132 recorded births. This places Tabitha in the top 6% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 291 births ranking #177. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,242 girls born was named Tabitha. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Aramaic  |  Meaning: gazelle

Tabitha is a biblical classic meaning 'gazelle'. It feels lively, intelligent, and slightly literary.

Known from the New Testament, Tabitha has remained in use through Christian naming tradition and later found fresh appeal through its distinct sound and vintage energy. It has more personality than many biblical staples.

Did you know?Tabitha shares its animal meaning with the Greek biblical name Dorcas.
Similar namesTalitha, Tessa, Thea, Phoebe, Rebecca

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