Taj
boy name#1663 in 2025Taj entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #953 in 1998, ranks #1663 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1969–2025
#1663
rank today
#953
peak (1998)
100
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3314 |
| 1970s | #1493 |
| 1980s | #1843 |
| 1990s | #1263 |
| 2000s | #1105 |
| 2010s | #1115 |
| 2020s | #1372 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Taj has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,600 people named Taj are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taj alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taj in 2025?
- Taj ranks #1663 among US boy names in 2025, with 100 babies given the name.
- When was the name Taj most popular?
- Taj peaked in 1998, reaching #953 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Taj with classmates?
- Taj will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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