Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1977
Taray
Taray has 92 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 92
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Taray sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 92 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Taray has been recorded 92 times among boys since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2009.
- 92 total births
- 1977–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Taray since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 92
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Taray was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
10 babies were named Taray in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Taray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taray's SSA record in two at 1993 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 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taray at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Taray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2009
- Peak year (1995)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Taray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Taray's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Taray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
33 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 33 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taray? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 92 babies named Taray. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 10 births.
When was Taray most popular? ▼
Taray was most popular in the 1990s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
How long has the name Taray been used? ▼
Records for Taray go back to 1977, giving 33 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Taray? ▼
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 Taray's data
- Taray's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 2000s (30) -- 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 Taray
Nearby Names Like Taray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taray
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 Taray side by side: Taray vs Tariq Taray vs Tarik Taray vs Taron
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, 1977–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taray: Baby Name Since 1977 - 92 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taray. 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 Taray 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.