Total births
1,207
Boys' name · since 1967
Tait
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,207 babies named Tait, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7883
- among boys today
- 1,207
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
1,207 babies have been named Tait since 1967, making it today's #7883 boys' name.
Tait has 1,207 recorded births among boys since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7883 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2024.
- #7883 among boys today
- 1,207 born since 1967
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tait is currently the #7883 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 1,207 born since 1967, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7883
- among boys today
- 1,207
- born since 1967
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Tait vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7883
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Tait was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
44 babies were named Tait in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Tait compares
1,207 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Tait's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tait | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,207 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tait's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tait's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tait at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,883
Active since
1967
Tait popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2024
- Peak year (2007)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Tait popularity over time - girls
16 total births recorded since 1996 (Tait as girls' name)
Tait by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tait's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Tait births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
252 births
- 1980s
1980s
134 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
329 births
- 2010s
2010s
187 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 329 births (27% of all-time use).
How Tait 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 Tait's total volume
Tait vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tait by state
Where Tait concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Utah | | 16 | 1.3% |
California share of Tait's total US births 2.2%
Even split
26 of 1,207 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tait? ▼
Tait has been given to 1,207 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7883 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Tait most popular? ▼
Tait was most popular in the 2000s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Tait most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tait are California (26 births), Minnesota (16 births), Utah (16 births).
How long has the name Tait been used? ▼
Tait has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 58 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Tait? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tai, Taiwan, Taiden, Taim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tait's data
- Tait's decade-level peak was the 2000s (329 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Taits (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tait
Nearby Names Like Tait
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tait
Tai Boy
#2398 3,122 births
Taiwan Boy
842 births
Taiden Boy
#3962 692 births
Taim Boy
#2711 663 births
Taiga Boy
#7501 355 births
Compare Tait side by side: Tait vs Tai Tait vs Taiwan Tait vs Taiden
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Tait
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2,364 births · Peak 1979
Taurus #7881
1,991 births · Peak 1976
Bijan #7885
998 births · Peak 1991
Jabin #7880
626 births · Peak 2001
Jonnathan #7886
1,238 births · Peak 1999
Justen #7879
4,056 births · Peak 1990
Renan #7887
407 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1967–2024 (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. "Tait: #7883 Boys' Name - 1,207 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tait. 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 Tait 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 July 2026.