Total births
842
Unisex name · since 1969
Taiwan
Taiwan has 842 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 842
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Taiwan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 842 recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Taiwan has been recorded 842 times among boys since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- 842 total births
- 1969–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
842 boys have been named Taiwan since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 842
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Taiwan was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
51 babies were named Taiwan in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Taiwan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Taiwan splits its recorded history at 1996: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Taiwan at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Taiwan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Taiwan popularity over time - girls
71 total births recorded since 1970 (Taiwan as girls' name)
Taiwan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Taiwan's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Taiwan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
263 births
- 1980s
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
164 births
- 2010s 75
2010s
75 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 263 births (31% of all-time use).
How Taiwan 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 Taiwan's total volume
Taiwan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Taiwan by state
Where Taiwan concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Taiwan's total US births 2.9%
Even split
24 of 842 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taiwan? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 842 babies named Taiwan. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 51 births.
When was Taiwan most popular? ▼
Taiwan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Taiwan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taiwan are New York (24 births), Illinois (18 births), Indiana (5 births).
Is Taiwan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Taiwan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 842 births, and as a girl's name it has 71 births.
How long has the name Taiwan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taiwan since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taiwan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tai, Tait, Taiden, Taim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taiwan's data
- Taiwan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Taiwans (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Taiwan
Nearby Names Like Taiwan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taiwan
Tai Boy
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Tait Boy
#7883 1,207 births
Taiden Boy
#3962 692 births
Taim Boy
#2711 663 births
Taiga Boy
#7501 355 births
Compare Taiwan side by side: Taiwan vs Tai Taiwan vs Tait Taiwan vs Taiden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taiwan: Baby Name Since 1969 - 842 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taiwan. 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 Taiwan 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.