Taft
boy name#7679 in 2025Taft entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #272 in 1908, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
#7679
rank today
#272
peak (1908)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #408 |
| 1910s | #1712 |
| 1920s | #3154 |
| 1930s | #1894 |
| 1940s | #1923 |
| 1950s | #2278 |
| 1960s | #2401 |
| 1970s | #3587 |
| 1980s | #4636 |
| 1990s | #6524 |
| 2000s | #7368 |
| 2010s | #5705 |
| 2020s | #7477 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Taft has been most popular in UT.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Taft are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taft alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taft in 2025?
- Taft ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Taft most popular?
- Taft peaked in 1908, reaching #272 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Taft with classmates?
- Taft will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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