Tahj
Every Tahj since 1989 — 4,075 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tahj
Tahj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,544 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 4,075 American babies have been named Tahj. Its peak came in 1998, when 217 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tahj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tahj 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 | 5 | #17,006 | 112 | #1,544 |
| 2024 | — | — | 130 | #1,422 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,990 | 140 | #1,357 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,315 | 141 | #1,340 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,331 | 157 | #1,229 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,258 | 184 | #1,083 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,660 | 155 | #1,230 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,863 | 132 | #1,356 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,727 | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,026 | 125 | #1,410 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,216 | 137 | #1,302 |
| 2014 | — | — | 129 | #1,343 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,981 | 132 | #1,313 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,242 | 105 | #1,534 |
| 2011 | — | — | 124 | #1,363 |
| 2010 | — | — | 109 | #1,500 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,054 | 135 | #1,302 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,271 | 87 | #1,751 |
| 2007 | — | — | 83 | #1,780 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,734 | 71 | #1,918 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,341 | 73 | #1,798 |
| 2004 | — | — | 112 | #1,324 |
| 2003 | — | — | 139 | #1,109 |
| 2002 | — | — | 132 | #1,111 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,684 | 131 | #1,094 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,684 | 122 | #1,140 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,753 |
| 1990 | — | — | 26 | #2,619 |
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Famous people named Tahj
- Tahj Mowry Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tahj in 2025?
Tahj ranked #1,544 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tahj?
4,075 babies have been named Tahj in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tahj most popular?
Tahj peaked in 1998, when 217 newborns received the name.
Is Tahj a boy or girl name?
Tahj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tahj rising or falling?
Tahj has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Tahj?
Well-known people named Tahj include Tahj Mowry (actor).