Taras
From Latin Taras, from Ancient Greek Τάρᾱς (Tárās), of uncertain origin but probably Pre-Greek and related to Illyrian *darandos (“oak”).
Every Taras since 1922 — 671 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taras
Taras is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,673 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 671 American babies have been named Taras. Its peak came in 1969, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Taras stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taras year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,673 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,189 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,190 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,145 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,820 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,909 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,615 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,991 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,820 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,527 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,519 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,909 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,134 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,765 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,528 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,993 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,459 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,762 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,284 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,117 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,750 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,462 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,157 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,741 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,051 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,552 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,312 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,950 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,140 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Taras
- Taras Shevchenko Writer · 1814–1861
- Taras Stepanenko Soccer player · b. 1989
- Taras Mykhalyk Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taras mean?
From Latin Taras, from Ancient Greek Τάρᾱς (Tárās), of uncertain origin but probably Pre-Greek and related to Illyrian *darandos (“oak”).
How popular is the name Taras in 2025?
Taras ranked #13,673 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taras?
671 babies have been named Taras in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taras most popular?
Taras peaked in 1969, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Taras a boy or girl name?
Taras is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taras rising or falling?
Taras is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taras?
Well-known people named Taras include Taras Shevchenko (writer), Taras Stepanenko (soccer player), Taras Mykhalyk (soccer player).