Tabor
Every Tabor since 1961 — 814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tabor
Tabor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,821 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 814 American babies have been named Tabor — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tabor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tabor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,821 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,213 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,672 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,219 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,588 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,426 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,065 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,499 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,599 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,819 | 24 | #4,275 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,409 | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,976 | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,632 | 20 | #4,836 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,699 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,521 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,128 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,023 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,892 | 20 | #4,653 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,862 | 24 | #3,927 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,593 | 18 | #4,771 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32 | #3,037 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,793 | 27 | #3,335 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,982 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,676 | 18 | #4,359 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,178 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,999 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,461 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,379 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tabor in 2025?
Tabor ranked #11,821 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tabor?
814 babies have been named Tabor in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tabor most popular?
Tabor peaked in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Tabor a boy or girl name?
Tabor is used for both: about 11% of babies named Tabor have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Tabor rising or falling?
Tabor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.