Taro
Every Taro since 1919 — 368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taro
Taro 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 1919, 368 American babies have been named Taro. Its peak came in 1997, when 13 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 Taro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,190 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,959 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,684 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,644 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,964 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,828 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,690 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12,111 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,065 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,182 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,359 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,835 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,532 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,224 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,828 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,183 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,477 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,443 |
| 2000 | 7 | #9,018 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,089 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,347 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,466 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,917 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,145 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,906 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Taro
- Taro Kagawa Soccer player · 1922–1990
- Taro Goto Soccer player · b. 1969
- Taro Urabe Soccer player · b. 1977
- Taro Daniel Tennis player · b. 1993
- Taro Hasegawa Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taro in 2025?
Taro 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 Taro?
368 babies have been named Taro in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taro most popular?
Taro peaked in 1997, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Taro a boy or girl name?
Taro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taro rising or falling?
Taro is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taro?
Well-known people named Taro include Taro Kagawa (soccer player), Taro Goto (soccer player), Taro Urabe (soccer player).