Tacy Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAY-see /ˈteɪ.si/
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: cheerful; Latin: from the name Tatius
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tacy is derived from the Latin name "Tacita," which means "silent" or "quiet." This Latin root can be traced back to the verb "tacere," meaning "to be silent." The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adapted as "Tacie" before becoming Tacy in Middle English. The transition reflects a common linguistic pattern where names were modified as they moved through different languages and cultures, often taking on new forms and pronunciations.
Historically, the name Tacy has been associated with various figures and contexts. One notable reference is Saint Tacitus, a lesser-known saint in early Christian tradition, whose name shares the same root.
The name's association with silence may have contributed to its use in religious contexts, where quietude and contemplation were valued. The name appears in various historical texts, although specific milestones are less documented compared to more prominent names.
Its use in medieval England can be inferred from records of names in the 12th and 13th centuries, where variations of Tacy were noted. Culturally, Tacy embodies qualities of tranquility and introspection, resonating with themes of peace and reflection.
This symbolic significance may have contributed to its endurance as a name through the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Tace have emerged, reflecting affectionate or informal uses of the name.
Overall, Tacy represents a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, maintaining its charm through historical contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tacy was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Tacy has ranked as high as #3776 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Tacy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tacy 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 Tacy 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 Tacy.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 17 | 17 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 | 15 |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 16 | 16 |
| 1982 | 17 | 17 |
| 1981 | 12 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 |
| 1977 | 15 | 15 |
| 1976 | 14 | 14 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 23 | 23 |
| 1970 | 22 | 22 |
| 1969 | 28 | 28 |
| 1968 | 18 | 18 |
| 1967 | 18 | 18 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 |
| 1965 | 17 | 17 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 |
| 1963 | 10 | 10 |
| 1962 | 21 | 21 |
| 1961 | 17 | 17 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 21 | 21 |
| 1958 | 17 | 17 |
| 1957 | 16 | 16 |
| 1956 | 14 | 14 |
| 1955 | 19 | 19 |
| 1954 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Tacy (1976)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |