Tahir
Every Tahir since 1972 — 1,976 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tahir
Tahir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,535 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,976 American babies have been named Tahir. Its peak came in 2023, when 88 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 Tahir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tahir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,535 |
| 2024 | 83 | #1,918 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1,829 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1,916 |
| 2021 | 77 | #1,956 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,498 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,553 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,543 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,488 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,657 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,804 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,747 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,255 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,820 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,518 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,576 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,171 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,291 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,157 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,053 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,148 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,180 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,219 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,343 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,428 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,301 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,406 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,740 |
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Famous people named Tahir
- Tahir ibn Husayn Politician · 776–822
- Tahir Salahov Painter · b. 1928
- Tahir Elçi Politician · 1966–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tahir in 2025?
Tahir ranked #2,535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tahir?
1,976 babies have been named Tahir in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tahir most popular?
Tahir peaked in 2023, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Tahir a boy or girl name?
Tahir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tahir rising or falling?
Tahir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tahir?
Well-known people named Tahir include Tahir ibn Husayn (politician), Tahir Salahov (painter), Tahir Elçi (politician).