Total births
647
Girls' name · since 1945
Tauna
Tauna has 647 recorded births since 1945 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 647
- total births
- 1945–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Tauna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 647 have been recorded since 1945.
Social Security Administration records show Tauna recorded 647 times among girls since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1999.
- 647 total births
- 1945–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
647 girls have been named Tauna since 1945, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 647
- total births
- 1945–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Tauna was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
27 babies were named Tauna in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Tauna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tauna splits its recorded history at 1973: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tauna at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Tauna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1999
- Peak year (1966)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Tauna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tauna's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Tauna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 63
1950s
63 births
- 1960s
1960s
189 births
- 1970s
1970s
202 births
- 1980s
1980s
116 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 202 births (31% of all-time use).
How Tauna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tauna's total volume
Tauna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tauna by state
Where Tauna concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
Utah share of Tauna's total US births 1.9%
Even split
12 of 647 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tauna? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 647 babies named Tauna. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 27 births.
When was Tauna most popular? ▼
Tauna was most popular in the 1970s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Tauna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tauna are Utah (12 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Tauna been used? ▼
Records for Tauna go back to 1945, giving 55 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Tauna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taunya, Tausha, Taura, Tauni, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tauna's data
- Tauna's decade-level peak was the 1970s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Taunas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Tauna
Nearby Names Like Tauna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tauna
Taunya Girl
1,484 births
Tausha Girl
1,369 births
Taura Girl
433 births
Tauni Girl
296 births
Taunia Girl
269 births
Compare Tauna side by side: Tauna vs Taunya Tauna vs Tausha Tauna vs Taura
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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, 1945–1999 (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. "Tauna: Baby Name Since 1945 - 647 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tauna. 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 Tauna 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.