Tait
Every Tait since 1967 — 1,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tait
Tait is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1967, 1,223 American babies have been named Tait. Its peak came in 2007, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Tait stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tait 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,245 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,948 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,898 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,517 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,648 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,770 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,561 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,752 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,309 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,964 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,984 | 20 | #4,779 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,500 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,440 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,391 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,098 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,757 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43 | #2,732 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,231 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,443 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,714 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,437 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,653 | 28 | #3,218 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,797 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,675 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,444 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,203 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,815 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,629 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tait in 2025?
Tait did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tait?
1,223 babies have been named Tait in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tait most popular?
Tait peaked in 2007, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Tait a boy or girl name?
Tait is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tait rising or falling?
Tait is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.