Taft
Every Taft since 1907 — 1,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taft
Taft is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,171 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 1,544 American babies have been named Taft. Its peak came in 1908, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1900s.
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 Taft stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taft year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,171 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,756 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,187 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,717 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,087 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,122 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,899 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,600 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,683 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,963 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,984 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,017 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,285 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,912 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,666 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,763 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,579 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,180 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,031 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,436 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,768 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,750 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,641 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,696 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,182 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,627 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,801 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,459 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,197 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,213 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,562 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,687 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,885 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,020 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,882 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,703 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,230 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,774 |
| 1910 | 45 | #393 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taft in 2025?
Taft ranked #8,171 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 Taft?
1,544 babies have been named Taft in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taft most popular?
Taft peaked in 1908, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Taft a boy or girl name?
Taft is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taft rising or falling?
Taft is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.