Taiwan
girl nameTaiwan entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #5360 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#5360
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7277 |
| 1980s | #9426 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Taiwan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Taiwan alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taiwan in 2025?
- Taiwan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Taiwan most popular?
- Taiwan peaked in 1974, reaching #5360 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Taiwan with classmates?
- Taiwan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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