At a glance
- In short
- Tc is a unique and modern name for boys with unclear origins.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1999 (#7,874)
- Babies in 1999
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,200 in 1988
- First recorded
- 1982
Meaning of Tc
Tc is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy. It has an interesting origin, although its exact roots are unclear. The name Tc is pronounced as "tee-see" and has no known variations in pronunciation across different English-speaking regions. In the United States, Tc has had sporadic occurrences in recent decades. Its popularity peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s when it ranked among the top 10,000 names for newborn boys. While not widely used, Tc carries a sense of individuality and modernity, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a truly one-of-a-kind name for their little one.
How to pronounce Tc
- Pronounced tee-see /tiˌsi/
Popularity of Tc in the U.S.
Tc was last recorded in the U.S. in 1999, ranked #7,874 with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,200 in 1988. It first appears in the records in 1982.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1982–1999 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | back (not recorded in 1992–1996) |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 8 | 5,615 | ▼ 415 |
| 1988 | 8 | 5,200 | ▲ 1,751 |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | ▼ 1,619 |
| 1986 | 7 | 5,332 | back (not recorded in 1985) |
| 1984 | 5 | 6,315 | ▼ 831 |
| 1983 | 6 | 5,484 | ▲ 902 |
| 1982 | 5 | 6,386 | new |