Total births
71
Girls' name · since 1983
Tacoya
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 71 babies named Tacoya, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1983–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Tacoya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 71 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Tacoya recorded 71 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2001.
- 71 total births
- 1983–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
71 girls have been named Tacoya since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 71
- total births
- 1983–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Tacoya was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
10 babies were named Tacoya in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tacoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tacoya's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tacoya at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Tacoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Tacoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tacoya's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Tacoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 31 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tacoya? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 71 babies named Tacoya. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 10 births.
When was Tacoya most popular? ▼
Tacoya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Tacoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tacoya since 1983 -- 19 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Tacoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tacy, Tacara, Tacarra, Tacey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tacoya's data
- Tacoya's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 2000s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tacoya
Nearby Names Like Tacoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tacoya
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Tacara Girl
546 births
Tacarra Girl
343 births
Tacey Girl
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Tacora Girl
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Compare Tacoya side by side: Tacoya vs Tacy Tacoya vs Tacara Tacoya vs Tacarra
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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, 1983–2001 (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. "Tacoya: Baby Name Since 1983 - 71 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tacoya. 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 Tacoya 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.