boys' name · peaked 1976

Taurus

Every Taurus since 1967 — 2,075 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#7,141
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Taurus
Peak year
1976
126 babies
All-time total
2,075
since 1967

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.

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