Total births
727
Unisex name · since 1961
Tabor
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 727 babies named Tabor, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6910
- among boys today
- 727
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
727 babies have been named Tabor since 1961, making it today's #6910 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tabor has been recorded 727 times among boys since 1961, currently ranked #6910 nationally and more common than 52% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #6910 among boys today
- 727 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tabor is currently the #6910 unisex name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 727 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6910
- among boys today
- 727
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Tabor vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6910
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Tabor was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
32 babies were named Tabor in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Tabor compares
727 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tabor's all-time total is 98% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tabor | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 727 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tabor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tabor's full recorded timeline at 2002, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tabor at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#6,910
Active since
1961
Tabor popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Tabor popularity over time - girls
87 total births recorded since 1991 (Tabor as girls' name)
Tabor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tabor's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Tabor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
211 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 211 births (29% of all-time use).
How Tabor compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tabor's total volume
Tabor vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tabor by state
Where Tabor concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tabor? ▼
727 babies have been named Tabor since 1961. It currently ranks #6910 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 32 births.
When was Tabor most popular? ▼
Tabor was most popular in the 2000s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Tabor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tabor are Oregon (28 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Tabor a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tabor is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 727 births, and as a girl's name it has 87 births.
How long has the name Tabor been used? ▼
Records for Tabor go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tabor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tab, Tabias, Tabari, Taber, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tabor's data
- Tabor's decade-level peak was the 2000s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oregon records the most Tabors (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oregon 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 Tabor
Nearby Names Like Tabor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tabor
Tab Boy
1,110 births
Tabias Boy
#11278 529 births
Tabari Boy
#12680 460 births
Taber Boy
413 births
Tabitha Boy
146 births
Compare Tabor side by side: Tabor vs Tab Tabor vs Tabias Tabor vs Tabari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tabor
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, 1961–2025 (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. "Tabor: #6910 Unisex Name - 727 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tabor. 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 Tabor 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.