Taj
Every Taj since 1965 — 6,290 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taj
Taj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,667 in 2025 with 100 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 6,290 American babies have been named Taj — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 218 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Taj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taj 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 | #5,542 | 100 | #1,667 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,764 | 125 | #1,458 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,139 | 124 | #1,463 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,989 | 143 | #1,320 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,550 | 160 | #1,212 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,193 | 170 | #1,148 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,990 | 163 | #1,185 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,214 | 171 | #1,133 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,509 | 159 | #1,180 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,044 | 167 | #1,155 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,953 | 200 | #1,017 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,471 | 143 | #1,256 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,108 | 156 | #1,161 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,342 | 173 | #1,083 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,156 | 189 | #1,019 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,332 | 197 | #995 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,339 | 191 | #1,022 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,015 | 167 | #1,104 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,543 | 149 | #1,187 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,329 | 150 | #1,140 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,881 | 169 | #1,007 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,204 | 129 | #1,195 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,227 | 151 | #1,040 |
| 2002 | 8 | #12,073 | 126 | #1,137 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10,027 | 128 | #1,113 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,096 | 122 | #1,141 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,661 | 72 | #1,404 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,997 | 64 | #1,407 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #2,009 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,329 | 43 | #1,470 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,401 | 61 | #1,081 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,170 | 11 | #3,048 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,409 | — | — |
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Famous people named Taj
- Taj Mahal Musician · b. 1942
- Taj Gibson Basketball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taj in 2025?
Taj ranked #1,667 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 100 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taj?
6,290 babies have been named Taj in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taj most popular?
Taj peaked in 2015, when 218 newborns received the name.
Is Taj a boy or girl name?
Taj is used for both: about 9% of babies named Taj have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Taj rising or falling?
Taj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taj?
Well-known people named Taj include Taj Mahal (musician), Taj Gibson (basketball player).