Will my child share the name Tabatha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Tabatha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tabatha in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tabatha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tabatha has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1785 places in the last five years. Its peak was #993 in 2000. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Tabatha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tabatha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tabatha a popular baby name in the United States?

Tabatha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4710

Tabatha

Tabatha is a distinctive choice, ranked #4710 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Tabatha in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4710

About the Name Tabatha

Tabatha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1785 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #993 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tabatha is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.