Tabbatha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Hebrew meaning "gazelle".
Name Census estimates that about 698 living Americans carry the first name Tabbatha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tabbatha today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tabbatha births was 1988 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tabbatha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
698
~ 1 in 491,052 Americans
Peak year
1988
44 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,494
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tabbatha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tabbatha from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 359 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tabbatha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tabbatha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tabbathas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Ohio, Illinois, Texas recorded the most babies named Tabbatha, while New York, Indiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tabbatha
The name Tabbatha is a relatively modern variation of the biblical name Tabitha, which has its origins in the Aramaic language. The Aramaic word "tawbiyya" translates to "gazelle" or "doe," reflecting the name's association with grace and beauty.
Tabitha is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, a book of the New Testament, as a disciple in Joppa who was known for her good works and charity. She was miraculously brought back to life by Saint Peter, a significant event in early Christian history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tabitha dates back to the 1st century AD, as evident from its appearance in the biblical text. However, the variant spelling Tabbatha emerged much later, likely in the 19th or early 20th century, possibly as a result of regional or cultural influences on the original name.
One notable figure with the name Tabbatha was Tabbatha Stevens (1888-1965), an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in several Broadway productions and films in the early 20th century. Another was Tabbatha Watts (1921-2008), an Australian painter and printmaker known for her abstract expressionist works.
The name Tabbatha has also been borne by historical figures such as Tabbatha Kensington (1741-1813), an English philanthropist and social reformer who established several orphanages and schools for underprivileged children in London. Additionally, Tabbatha Wilcox (1876-1962), an American suffragist and women's rights activist, played a significant role in advocating for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tabbatha Sinclair (1909-1998), a Scottish botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics and the preservation of rare plant species.
While the name Tabbatha is not as common as its biblical counterpart Tabitha, it has been carried by a diverse range of individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human accomplishments.
People
Tabbatha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tabbatha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tabbatha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tabbatha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 698 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tabbatha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 491,052 US residents.
Is Tabbatha a common name?
We classify Tabbatha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 748 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tabbatha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tabbatha was 1988, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tabbatha is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tabbatha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tabbatha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.