Tate

At a Glance

Meaning

Cheerful, glad, radiant (Old English/Germanic root); a separate Old Norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning

Origin

Old English/Germanic; also Old Norse

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

TAYTListen

Tate (pronounced TAYT) is a neutral name that works for a boy or girl. Its Old English/Germanic root carries the meaning "cheerful, glad, radiant," though there's also a separate Old Norse strand of the name whose meaning isn't known. It's a timeless, classic pick, staying simple and short since it's just one syllable.

Meaning & Origin of Tate

Meaning: Cheerful, glad, radiant (Old English/Germanic root); a separate Old Norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning.

Origin: Old English/Germanic; also Old Norse.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Tate

Popularity of Tate

Tate reached its highest point on the Social Security charts in 2023 at #197, given to 1,851 babies, then eased slightly to #210 in 2024 with 1,697 babies — a small dip, but still well within the name's usual range across Social Security data going back to 1912.

Names Like Tate

These names share Tate’s style, era or origin.

• Tatum
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• Briggs
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• Chance
• Dallas

FAQ

What does the name Tate mean?

Cheerful, glad, radiant (Old English/Germanic root); a separate Old Norse personal-name strand is of unknown meaning. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Tate?

Tate is pronounced TAYT (IPA: /ˈteɪt/).

Is Tate a popular name right now?

Tate is near its all-time peak (#197 in 2023), ranked #210 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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