Total births
433
Girls' name · since 1966
Taura
Taura has 433 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 433
- total births
- 1966–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
433 girls have been named Taura since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Taura recorded 433 times among girls since 1966, 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 1966 to 2011.
- 433 total births
- 1966–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
433 girls have been named Taura since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 433
- total births
- 1966–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Taura was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
31 babies were named Taura in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Taura's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Taura splits its recorded history at 1982: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Taura at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Taura popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2011
- Peak year (1970)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Taura by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Taura's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Taura births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 40
1960s
40 births
- 1970s
1970s
223 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 223 births (52% of all-time use).
Taura by state
Where Taura concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Taura's total US births 2.8%
Even split
12 of 433 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taura? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 433 babies named Taura. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 31 births.
When was Taura most popular? ▼
Taura was most popular in the 1970s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Taura most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taura are California (12 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Taura been used? ▼
Records for Taura go back to 1966, giving 46 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Taura? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taunya, Tausha, Tauna, Tauni, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taura's data
- Taura's decade-level peak was the 1970s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tauras (12 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 Taura
Nearby Names Like Taura
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taura
Taunya Girl
1,484 births
Tausha Girl
1,369 births
Tauna Girl
647 births
Tauni Girl
296 births
Taunia Girl
269 births
Compare Taura side by side: Taura vs Taunya Taura vs Tausha Taura vs Tauna
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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, 1966–2011 (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. "Taura: Baby Name Since 1966 - 433 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taura. 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 Taura 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.