Taiwo
boy nameTaiwo entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3963 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3963
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4370 |
| 1980s | #5912 |
| 1990s | #7448 |
| 2000s | #8594 |
| 2010s | #10889 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Taiwo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taiwo alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taiwo in 2025?
- Taiwo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Taiwo most popular?
- Taiwo peaked in 1972, reaching #3963 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Taiwo with classmates?
- Taiwo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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