How Popular (or Rare) was Tabitha in 2002?

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#391
2002 Rank
754
2002 Births
#231
Best Rank (1996)
1,228
Peak Year (1996)
15,555
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,383
Rarity Factor (2002)

πŸ“Š The Tabitha Story

Tabitha is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #391 in 2002 with 754 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,228 births ranking #231. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 2,383 girls born was named Tabitha. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 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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