GirlEnglish origin2 syllables

Tansy

Meaning: “tansy”

About the name Tansy

Tansy is a girl name with English roots, meaning “tansy”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Tansy ranked #7454 for girls in the US, with 15 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Tansy were girls.

Etymology

From the English word “tansy”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Tansy”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #7454
In 2015: #16236
Babies in 2025: 15

Popularity of Tansy, 1940–2025

GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Tansy

Chelsy“chalk + landing place”
Kelsy“ship”
Tiara“tiara”
Tulip“tulip”
Ansley“hermitage + woodland clearing, glade”
Apple“apple”
Ashby“ashtree + farm, town”
Ashland“ash tree”
Ashlee“ash tree + wood, clearing”
Ashleigh“ash tree + wood, clearing”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.