Taiga
Every Taiga since 1997 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taiga
Taiga is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,409 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 366 American babies have been named Taiga. Its peak came in 2010, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Taiga stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taiga 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,409 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,418 | 11 | #7,700 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,834 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,117 | 18 | #5,409 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,912 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,987 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,768 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,745 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,632 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,084 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,032 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,689 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,681 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #12,100 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,641 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,978 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,176 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,130 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,461 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,043 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,762 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,530 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #6,032 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,874 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,205 |
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Famous people named Taiga
- Taiga Maekawa Soccer player · b. 1996
- Taiga Nakajima Soccer player · b. 1999
- Taiga Nishiyama Soccer player · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taiga in 2025?
Taiga ranked #6,409 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taiga?
366 babies have been named Taiga in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taiga most popular?
Taiga peaked in 2010, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Taiga a boy or girl name?
Taiga is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taiga rising or falling?
Taiga is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taiga?
Well-known people named Taiga include Taiga Maekawa (soccer player), Taiga Nakajima (soccer player), Taiga Nishiyama (soccer player).