Taraji
Every Taraji since 2002 — 2,814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taraji
Taraji is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,853 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 2,814 American babies have been named Taraji. Its peak came in 2010, when 437 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 Taraji stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taraji 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 | 14 | #7,853 | — | — |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,284 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,266 | — | — |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,284 | — | — |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,065 | — | — |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,745 | — | — |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,504 | — | — |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,144 | — | — |
| 2017 | 114 | #1,823 | — | — |
| 2016 | 147 | #1,539 | — | — |
| 2015 | 233 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2014 | 200 | #1,226 | 6 | #11,943 |
| 2013 | 192 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2012 | 311 | #858 | 5 | #13,983 |
| 2011 | 339 | #800 | 7 | #10,647 |
| 2010 | 423 | #680 | 14 | #6,328 |
| 2009 | 314 | #878 | 13 | #6,765 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,125 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,528 | — | — |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,354 | 5 | #13,787 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,372 | — | — |
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| 2002 | 9 | #11,010 | — | — |
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Famous people named Taraji
- Taraji P. Henson Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taraji in 2025?
Taraji ranked #7,853 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taraji?
2,814 babies have been named Taraji in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taraji most popular?
Taraji peaked in 2010, when 437 newborns received the name.
Is Taraji a boy or girl name?
Taraji is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taraji rising or falling?
Taraji is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Taraji?
Well-known people named Taraji include Taraji P. Henson (actor).