Tanguy
Meaning: Fire dog, warrior hound
Origin: Breton/Celtic
Gender: Boy
Rank in France: #248
Total births: 18,031
History: From the Breton elements tan (fire) and ki (dog or hound). Saint Tanguy was a 6th century Breton saint. The film Tanguy (2001) about a son who won't leave home became a French cultural phenomenon.
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Every number here comes directly from France’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2021) | #5418 |
| Babies named Tanguy in 2021 | 3 |
| Total recorded in France | 18,009 |
| Peak year | 2000 (1,225 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #59 |
| Years in records | 1902–2021 (108 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3338 spots |
Frequently asked about Tanguy
What does the name Tanguy mean?
Tanguy means “Fire dog, warrior hound” from Breton/Celtic roots.
What is the origin of the name Tanguy?
Tanguy has Breton/Celtic origin. The traditional meaning is “Fire dog, warrior hound”.
How popular is Tanguy in France?
Tanguy ranked #5418 in France in 2021 — given to 3 babies that year.
When was Tanguy most popular?
Tanguy peaked in 2000 with 1,225 babies registered that year in France.
Is Tanguy a boy or girl name?
Tanguy is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Tanguys in registered births are male.
Is the name Tanguy rising or falling in popularity?
Tanguy has fallen 3338 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #2080 in 2016 to #5418 in 2021.
How long has Tanguy been recorded in France?
Tanguy appears in birth records in France across 108 years — from 1902 through 2021.