Tate: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TAYT · 1 syllable
Tate means “radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”, from English and Germanic.
From Middle English *Tate, partially from Old English Tata, from Proto-West Germanic *tait, from Proto-Germanic *taitaz (“radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”); and partially from Old Norse Tata, a personal name of unknown meaning. Doublet of Tait and Zeiss.
- Meaning
- radiant, glad, cheerful, tender
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- TAYT
- US rank (2025)
- #193
- US babies a year
- about 1,695 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Tate?
Tate was the #193 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,022 babies. It’s rising: up 104% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #193 |
| England & Wales | #352 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Canada | #324 |
| Australia | #152 |
How old are people named Tate?
Half of US adults named Tate are older than 26; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Tate
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Tate
What does the name Tate mean?
Tate means “radiant, glad, cheerful, tender”. It comes from English and Germanic.
How do you pronounce Tate?
Tate is pronounced TAYT.
How popular is the name Tate?
Tate was the #193 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,022 babies. It’s rising: up 104% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Tate?
Half of US adults named Tate are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 54.