Tate

Tate is a unisex name of English origin meaning “radiant, glad, cheerful, tender.” In 2024 it was given to 1,780 babies in the United States.

Tate at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”
Pronunciation
/teɪt/

About the name Tate

Tate belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “radiant, glad, cheerful, tender” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tate first appears in Social Security records in 1912 and has been given to 26,925 babies since 1880, including 1,780 in 2024.

Tate in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Babies named Tate in 2024
1,780
Total since 1880
26,925

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tate mean?

Tate means “radiant, glad, cheerful, tender” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tate a boy or girl name?

Tate is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,780 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tate?

Tate comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tate?

Tate is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1912 and has been given to 26,925 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Tate?

Tate is pronounced /teɪt/ (IPA).

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