Tansy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAN-zee / /ˈtæn.zi/English; Greek
Meaning
English: a flower; Greek: immortality
Historical & Cultural Background
Tansy is derived from the Middle English word for the flowering plant, which has been used in herbal medicine. The name has roots in the Greek word 'athanasia,' meaning immortality, reflecting the plant's historical associations. Tansy was more commonly used as a name in the 19th century and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Trend Summary
Tansy has seen a modest increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tansie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tansy was first seen in the United States in 1920. Tansy has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tansy has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tansy
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |