Tabatha

Tabatha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Tabatha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tabatha

Tabatha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tabatha first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #282 in 1983, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 19,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tabatha in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#282 in 1983
Peak year
1983
Babies named Tabatha in 2024
11
Total since 1880
19,398

Tabatha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#993 in 2000
Babies named Tabatha in 2023
4
Total since 1996
388

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tabatha mean?

The meaning of Tabatha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tabatha a boy or girl name?

Tabatha is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tabatha?

Tabatha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tabatha?

Tabatha first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #282 in 1983, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].