Taji
Every Taji since 1969 — 645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taji
Taji is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,172 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 645 American babies have been named Taji — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 24 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 Taji stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taji 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,172 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,759 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,469 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,437 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,305 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,367 | 11 | #7,571 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,962 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,310 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,633 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,940 | 6 | #11,937 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,596 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,684 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #14,010 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,389 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,225 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,087 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,492 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,218 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,818 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,842 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,681 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,862 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,773 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,495 | 11 | #5,458 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,775 | 14 | #4,147 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,278 | 8 | #5,091 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,095 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,981 | — | — |
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Famous people named Taji
- Tajči Singer · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taji in 2025?
Taji ranked #8,172 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taji?
645 babies have been named Taji in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taji most popular?
Taji peaked in 1994, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Taji a boy or girl name?
Taji is used for both: about 20% of babies named Taji have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Taji rising or falling?
Taji is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taji?
Well-known people named Taji include Tajči (singer).