Taro
boy nameTaro entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2511 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2511
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2511 |
| 1920s | #3586 |
| 1960s | #3494 |
| 1970s | #4206 |
| 1980s | #5442 |
| 1990s | #6357 |
| 2000s | #8084 |
| 2010s | #9974 |
| 2020s | #11589 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Taro are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taro 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 Taro in 2025?
- Taro is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Taro most popular?
- Taro peaked in 1919, reaching #2511 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Taro with classmates?
- Taro will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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