How Popular (or Rare) was Tabitha in 2003?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#206
2003 Rank
229
2003 Births
#177
Best Rank (2011)
291
Peak Year (2011)
6,605
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,217
Rarity Factor (2003)

📊 The Tabitha Story

Tabitha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #206 in 2003 with 229 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 291 births ranking #177. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 1,217 girls born was named Tabitha. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 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.
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