Find out how popular the first name Tania has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tania by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tania is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Tania being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 125 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tania.

The history of the first name Tania

The name Tania is a diminutive form of the Russian name Tatiana, which is derived from the ancient Roman name Tatius. The name Tatius comes from the Latin word "tatus," meaning "to season" or "to preserve." The name Tatiana was popularized in Christian tradition as the name of a 3rd-century Roman deacon and martyr, St. Tatiana.

The name Tania gained widespread use in Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly after the 17th century. It was a popular name among the Russian nobility and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tania was in the 18th century, when it was borne by Tania Tolstaya, the daughter of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910).

In the 19th century, the name Tania was made famous by the character Tania Larina in Alexander Pushkin's novel "Eugene Onegin." Pushkin (1799-1837) is considered one of the greatest Russian poets and is often referred to as the "father of Russian literature."

Another notable figure with the name Tania was Tania Savicheva (1930-1944), a young Russian partisan who fought against the Nazi invaders during World War II. She became a symbol of resistance and courage in Soviet Russia and was posthumously awarded the Order of the Red Banner.

In the 20th century, the name gained popularity outside of Russia and Eastern Europe. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Tania Mallet (1941-2019), an English model and actress who appeared in the James Bond film "Goldfinger" in 1964.

Tania was also the name of Tania Raymonde (born 1988), an American actress known for her roles in popular TV shows like "Lost" and "Goliath." Another notable Tania was Tania Leon (born 1943), a Cuban-American composer and conductor who has made significant contributions to contemporary classical music.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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