Tae
Every Tae since 1952 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tae
Tae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,170 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 554 American babies have been named Tae — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,170 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,174 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,246 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,702 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,633 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,632 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,556 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #14,007 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,590 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,572 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,973 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,593 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,492 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,323 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,625 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,357 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,730 | 11 | #7,355 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,865 | 13 | #6,166 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,871 | 13 | #6,092 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,549 | 18 | #4,597 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,188 | 12 | #6,029 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,937 | 11 | #6,385 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,680 | 20 | #4,044 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,343 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,943 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,695 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,969 | 6 | #6,152 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,232 |
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Famous people named Tae
- Tae Satoya Skier · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tae in 2025?
Tae ranked #8,170 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tae?
554 babies have been named Tae in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tae most popular?
Tae peaked in 2000, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Tae a boy or girl name?
Tae is used for both: about 19% of babies named Tae have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Tae rising or falling?
Tae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tae?
Well-known people named Tae include Tae Satoya (skier).