Total births
671
Boys' name · since 1922
Taras
Taras has 671 recorded births since 1922 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1969 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11077
- among boys today
- 671
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
671 babies have been named Taras since 1922, making it today's #11077 boys' name.
Taras has 671 recorded births among boys since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11077 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of boys, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #11077 among boys today
- 671 born since 1922
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taras is currently the #11077 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 671 born since 1922, peaking in the 1960s.
- #11077
- among boys today
- 671
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Taras vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11077
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Taras was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
36 babies were named Taras in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
How Taras compares
671 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Taras's all-time total is 83% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taras | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 671 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Taras's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taras's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taras at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1969
Current rank
#11,077
Active since
1922
Taras popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (1969)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Taras by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Taras's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Taras births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
102 births
- 1960s
1960s
169 births
- 1970s
1970s
120 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 65
1990s
65 births
- 2000s
2000s
77 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 32
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 169 births (25% of all-time use).
How Taras 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 Taras's total volume
Taras vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Taras by state
Where Taras concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 3.1% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Taras's total US births 3.1%
Even split
21 of 671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taras? ▼
671 babies have been named Taras since 1922. It currently ranks #11077 among boys. The peak year was 1969 with 36 births.
When was Taras most popular? ▼
Taras was most popular in the 1960s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Taras most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taras are New York (21 births), California (11 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Taras been used? ▼
Records for Taras go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Taras? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tariq, Tarik, Taron, Tarek, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taras's data
- Taras's decade-level peak was the 1960s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tarass (21 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 Taras
Nearby Names Like Taras
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taras
Tariq Boy
#1407 6,878 births
Tarik Boy
#3360 4,181 births
Taron Boy
#4009 2,726 births
Tarek Boy
#4104 2,278 births
Taran Boy
#3641 2,073 births
Compare Taras side by side: Taras vs Tariq Taras vs Tarik Taras vs Taron
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Taras
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, 1922–2025 (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. "Taras: #11077 Boys' Name - 671 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taras. 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 Taras 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.