UK girl's name
Tatjana
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "fairy queen" or "fairy princess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tatjana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tatjana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Tatjana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tatjana ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Tatjana.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tatjana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Tatjana mean?
Tatjana is a feminine given name of Russian origin, derived from the ancient Roman family name Tatia. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "tata," which means "father" or "daddy." The name gained popularity in the Eastern Slavic regions and gradually spread across Europe and beyond.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tatjana dates back to the 3rd century AD, when it appeared in ancient Roman documents and inscriptions. It later found its way into the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, becoming a popular choice among Russian families.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Tatjana comes from Alexander Pushkin's novel in verse, "Eugene Onegin," written in the early 19th century. The character of Tatjana Larina, the novel's heroine, played a significant role in popularizing the name across Russia and beyond.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tatjana. One of the earliest was Tatiana of Rome (3rd century), a Christian martyr who was venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Another notable figure was Tatiana Romanova (1897-1918), the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Russian emperor.
In the realm of literature, Tatjana Aleksić (1932-1992) was a renowned Serbian poet and writer, known for her lyrical works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Tatjana Gsovsky (1901-1992), on the other hand, was a Russian-American architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of modern architecture in the United States.
Tatjana Patitz (1966-2023) was a German model and actress who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, gracing the covers of numerous fashion magazines and appearing in various advertising campaigns for major brands.
The name Tatjana has undergone various spelling variations over the years, including Tatiana, Tatianna, Tetyana, and Tatyana, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where it has been adopted. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct Slavic roots and continues to be a popular choice for parents across the globe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tatjana over time
The chart below shows babies named Tatjana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tatjana, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tatjana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tatjana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4399 | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3101 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Tatjana
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tatjana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tatjana in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tatjana was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tatjana most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Tatjana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tatjana?
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "fairy queen" or "fairy princess".
How many people are called Tatjana in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Tatjana across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.