Tabitha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAB-ih-tha //ˈtæb.ɪ.θə//
Origin: Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning: Hebrew: gazelle; Aramaic: daughter of the abundance
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tabitha has its roots in the Aramaic language, derived from the word "tabitha," which means "gazelle." This etymology reflects a connection to grace and beauty, characteristics often associated with the animal. The name was adopted into Greek as "Tabitha" (Ταβιθά) and subsequently found its way into Latin, maintaining its form.
The introduction of Tabitha into the English language occurred through biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible published in 1611, which included the name in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where Tabitha is described as a disciple known for her good works and acts of charity. Historically, Tabitha is significant as a figure in early Christianity.
She is mentioned in Acts 9:36-42, where her resurrection by the Apostle Peter is recounted, marking her as a symbol of faith and community service. This biblical narrative has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts, particularly among communities that honor the virtues of charity and compassion.
The name's association with a revered figure in the New Testament has led to its use in various Christian traditions over the centuries. Culturally, Tabitha has resonated through literature and art, often symbolizing kindness and benevolence.
The name has been employed in various works, reinforcing its association with virtuous qualities. Additionally, the diminutive form "Tabby" has emerged as an affectionate variant, though it is less commonly used in historical texts.
Overall, the name Tabitha carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its biblical origins and the values it represents.
Famous people named Tabitha
In this section, you will find notable people named Tabitha. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tabitha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Tabitha Brown is an actress and social media personality best known for her vegan cooking videos, her role in the film The High Note, and her work on the series The Chi.
Tabitha St. Germain is a voice actress best known for her roles in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, and The Magic School Bus.
Fictional characters named Tabitha
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Tabitha is a fictional character from the TV show Bewitched. She is the daughter of Samantha and Darrin Stephens, possessing magical powers that often lead to humorous situations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tabitha was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Tabitha has ranked as high as #240 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Tabitha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tabitha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tabitha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tabitha.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | 0 | 171 |
| 2024 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 2023 | 145 | 0 | 145 |
| 2022 | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| 2021 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 2020 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 2019 | 199 | 0 | 199 |
| 2018 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 2017 | 249 | 0 | 249 |
| 2016 | 295 | 0 | 295 |
| 2015 | 288 | 0 | 288 |
| 2014 | 297 | 0 | 297 |
| 2013 | 360 | 0 | 360 |
| 2012 | 358 | 0 | 358 |
| 2011 | 420 | 0 | 420 |
| 2010 | 465 | 0 | 465 |
| 2009 | 463 | 0 | 463 |
| 2008 | 531 | 0 | 531 |
| 2007 | 551 | 0 | 551 |
| 2006 | 574 | 0 | 574 |
| 2005 | 632 | 0 | 632 |
| 2004 | 689 | 0 | 689 |
| 2003 | 755 | 0 | 755 |
| 2002 | 754 | 0 | 754 |
| 2001 | 902 | 0 | 902 |
| 2000 | 992 | 0 | 992 |
| 1999 | 1,060 | 0 | 1,060 |
| 1998 | 1,110 | 0 | 1,110 |
| 1997 | 1,217 | 0 | 1,217 |
| 1996 | 1,228 | 0 | 1,228 |
| 1995 | 1,290 | 0 | 1,290 |
| 1994 | 1,391 | 0 | 1,391 |
| 1993 | 1,450 | 5 | 1,445 |
| 1992 | 1,606 | 0 | 1,606 |
| 1991 | 1,573 | 0 | 1,573 |
| 1990 | 1,765 | 0 | 1,765 |
| 1989 | 1,859 | 6 | 1,853 |
| 1988 | 1,854 | 5 | 1,849 |
| 1987 | 1,818 | 9 | 1,809 |
| 1986 | 2,019 | 10 | 2,009 |
| 1985 | 2,165 | 12 | 2,153 |
| 1984 | 2,111 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 1983 | 2,171 | 15 | 2,156 |
| 1982 | 1,942 | 6 | 1,936 |
| 1981 | 1,924 | 5 | 1,919 |
| 1980 | 1,797 | 9 | 1,788 |
| 1979 | 1,829 | 11 | 1,818 |
| 1978 | 2,324 | 15 | 2,309 |
| 1977 | 1,385 | 9 | 1,376 |
| 1976 | 1,003 | 0 | 1,003 |
| 1975 | 921 | 9 | 912 |
| 1974 | 892 | 5 | 887 |
| 1973 | 815 | 0 | 815 |
| 1972 | 830 | 0 | 830 |
| 1971 | 948 | 0 | 948 |
| 1970 | 1,059 | 10 | 1,049 |
| 1969 | 944 | 0 | 944 |
| 1968 | 549 | 0 | 549 |
| 1967 | 444 | 0 | 444 |
| 1966 | 327 | 0 | 327 |
| 1965 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1964 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1963 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1962 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1961 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1960 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1959 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1958 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1957 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1956 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1955 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1954 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1953 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1952 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1951 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1950 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1949 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1948 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1947 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1942 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1940 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1938 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1937 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1936 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1933 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1926 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1925 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1924 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1923 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1922 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1921 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1920 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1919 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1918 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1916 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1915 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1914 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1912 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1911 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1908 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1905 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1902 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1897 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1896 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1893 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1892 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1891 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1889 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1888 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1887 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1886 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1882 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1880 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Top States for Tabitha (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 22 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| CA | 11 | |
| IN | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |