Tai
boy name#2516 in 2025Tai entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1149 in 2003, ranks #2516 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
#2516
rank today
#1149
peak (2003)
53
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4327 |
| 1960s | #3822 |
| 1970s | #2353 |
| 1980s | #1762 |
| 1990s | #1804 |
| 2000s | #1416 |
| 2010s | #2179 |
| 2020s | #2442 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Tai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tai alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tai in 2025?
- Tai ranks #2516 among US boy names in 2025, with 53 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tai most popular?
- Tai peaked in 2003, reaching #1149 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tai with classmates?
- Tai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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