Mostly boys
Beau
French
“handsome”
Mostly boys · English from Norse
Tate
“cheerful”
Say it TAYTPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Tate.
A strong single-syllable surname with a joyful meaning, Tate is finding a place on more and more birth certificates.
Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton named her second son Tate Lee.
Tate also has a cultural vibe via the Tate and Tate Modern museums in London, named for philanthropist Henry Tate. Actor Tate Donovan is a prominent current bearer.
A little perspective
How popular is Tate?
Girls · 2025#1,379160 recorded births
Boys · 2025#1941,862 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 194 | 1,862 |
| 2025 | Girls | 1,379 | 160 |
| 2024 | Boys | 210 | 1,700 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,263 | 83 |
| 2023 | Boys | 197 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,377 | 77 |
| 2022 | Boys | 234 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,345 | 80 |
| 2021 | Boys | 304 | 1,092 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,007 | 37 |
| 2020 | Boys | 353 | 898 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,157 | 34 |
| 2019 | Boys | 438 | 698 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,892 | 28 |
| 2018 | Boys | 494 | 582 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,841 | 39 |
| 2017 | Boys | 450 | 682 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,139 | 52 |
| 2016 | Boys | 448 | 691 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,170 | 21 |
| 2015 | Boys | 420 | 742 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,579 | 31 |
| 2014 | Boys | 388 | 803 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,156 | 27 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
A few ways to make it theirs.
Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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