Taurean
Every Taurean since 1981 — 2,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taurean
Taurean is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,178 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,305 American babies have been named Taurean. Its peak came in 1983, when 248 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Taurean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taurean 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 | #8,178 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,789 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,637 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,708 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,309 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,124 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,660 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,276 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,765 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,281 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,235 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,401 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,839 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,778 |
| 2010 | — | — | 29 | #3,700 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,325 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,673 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45 | #2,714 |
| 2006 | — | — | 57 | #2,242 |
| 2005 | — | — | 62 | #2,031 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,278 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26 | #3,516 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,251 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,056 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,626 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #3,010 |
| 1990 | — | — | 100 | #1,064 |
| 1985 | — | — | 143 | #744 |
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Famous people named Taurean
- Taurean Prince Basketball player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taurean in 2025?
Taurean ranked #8,178 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 Taurean?
2,305 babies have been named Taurean in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taurean most popular?
Taurean peaked in 1983, when 248 newborns received the name.
Is Taurean a boy or girl name?
Taurean is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taurean rising or falling?
Taurean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taurean?
Well-known people named Taurean include Taurean Prince (basketball player).