Taurus
Every Taurus since 1967 — 2,075 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taurus
Taurus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,141 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 2,075 American babies have been named Taurus. Its peak came in 1976, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Taurus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taurus 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 | — | — | 12 | #7,141 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,252 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,678 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,726 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,316 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,444 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,777 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #6,007 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,077 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,098 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,716 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,585 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,370 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #5,076 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #5,044 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,985 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,805 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,397 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,716 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,083 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,732 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31 | #2,913 |
| 1995 | — | — | 41 | #2,052 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,251 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,168 |
| 1980 | — | — | 66 | #1,122 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,131 | 106 | #810 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,281 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taurus in 2025?
Taurus ranked #7,141 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taurus?
2,075 babies have been named Taurus in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taurus most popular?
Taurus peaked in 1976, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Taurus a boy or girl name?
Taurus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taurus rising or falling?
Taurus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.