Tafari
Every Tafari since 1978 — 970 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tafari
Tafari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,520 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 970 American babies have been named Tafari. Its peak came in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Tafari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tafari 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 | — | — | 23 | #4,520 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,775 |
| 2023 | — | — | 51 | #2,604 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,912 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,641 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,261 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,886 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,445 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,025 | 39 | #3,052 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,533 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,768 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,948 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,837 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,170 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,507 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,627 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,244 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,986 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,594 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,312 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,442 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,827 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,655 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,398 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,410 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,913 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,373 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,090 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,887 |
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Famous people named Tafari
- Tafari Benti Politician · 1921–1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tafari in 2025?
Tafari ranked #4,520 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tafari?
970 babies have been named Tafari in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tafari most popular?
Tafari peaked in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Tafari a boy or girl name?
Tafari is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tafari rising or falling?
Tafari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tafari?
Well-known people named Tafari include Tafari Benti (politician).