Total births
207
Unisex name · since 1971
Ta
Ta has 207 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 207
- total births
- 1971–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Ta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 207 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Ta recorded 207 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2005.
- 207 total births
- 1971–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
207 girls have been named Ta since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 207
- total births
- 1971–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ta was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
19 babies were named Ta in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Ta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ta's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ta at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Ta popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2005
- Peak year (1971)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Ta popularity over time - boys
30 total births recorded since 1979 (Ta as boys' name)
Ta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ta's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
93 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 93 births (45% of all-time use).
Ta by state
Where Ta concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Ta's total US births 2.4%
5 of 207 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ta? ▼
207 babies have been named Ta since 1971. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1971 with 19 births.
When was Ta most popular? ▼
Ta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Ta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ta are Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Ta a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ta is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 207 births, and as a boy's name it has 30 births.
How long has the name Ta been used? ▼
Records for Ta go back to 1971, giving 35 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Ta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Taylor, Tara, Tamara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ta's data
- Ta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Tas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ta
Nearby Names Like Ta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ta
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Taylor Girl
#353 330,145 births
Tara Girl
#1018 175,812 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Compare Ta side by side: Ta vs Tammy Ta vs Taylor Ta vs Tara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ta: Baby Name Since 1971 - 207 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.