Taz
Every Taz since 1960 — 535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taz
Taz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,103 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 535 American babies have been named Taz. Its peak came in 1992, when 30 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 Taz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taz 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,103 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,864 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,891 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,830 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,992 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,621 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,873 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,081 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,314 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,977 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,592 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,887 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,789 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,580 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,841 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,378 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,679 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,315 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,186 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,262 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,916 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,947 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,476 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,390 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taz in 2025?
Taz ranked #6,103 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taz?
535 babies have been named Taz in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taz most popular?
Taz peaked in 1992, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Taz a boy or girl name?
Taz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taz rising or falling?
Taz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.