Taten
Every Taten since 1989 — 590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taten
Taten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,140 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 590 American babies have been named Taten. Its peak came in 2007, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Taten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,140 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,154 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,868 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,208 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,755 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,443 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,735 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,561 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,757 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,756 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,280 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,875 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,148 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,490 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,889 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,043 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,182 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,499 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,804 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,843 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,962 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,480 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,274 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,520 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taten in 2025?
Taten ranked #7,140 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taten?
590 babies have been named Taten in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taten most popular?
Taten peaked in 2007, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Taten a boy or girl name?
Taten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taten rising or falling?
Taten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.