How old is someone named Tabitha?
The average Tabitha is 37 years old.
Half of all living Tabithas are between 30 and 46.
When was Tabitha popular?
Parents have been choosing Tabitha less often since its peak in 1978; 171 babies got the name in 2025.
Popular names of 1978 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 44 | 0 |
| 1910s | 95 | 0 |
| 1920s | 83 | 0 |
| 1930s | 66 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 74 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 150 | 120 |
| 1960s | 2,409 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 12,006 | 11,000 |
| 1980s | 19,660 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 13,690 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 6,843 | 6,800 |
| 2010s | 3,163 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 940 | 930 |
How many Tabithas are still alive?
About 57,000 Tabithas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 59,000 babies named Tabitha since 1880.
Nearly every Tabitha ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tabitha?
About half of living Tabithas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 27%
- Millennial 48%
- Gen Z 20%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Tabitha an old name?
Somewhat. Tabitha is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Tabitha will be 61 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Tabitha a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Tabithas are women.
Names the same age as Tabitha
NAME TWIN
Tabitha's name twin is Nicole. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nicole's age curve is the closest match to Tabitha's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Tabitha
How old is the average Tabitha?
The average Tabitha in the US is 37 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tabitha?
About 57,000 Tabithas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 59,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Tabitha most popular?
In 1978, when about 2,300 baby girls were named Tabitha.
Is Tabitha a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 48% of living Tabithas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this