1,544births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1908Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Taft is a boy name family recorded 1,544 times in 1 country since 1907. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1908, at 12.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Taft
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft | English | 1,544 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1908 | ▼ 47 % |
Questions about Taft
How popular is the name Taft?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 1,544 births across 1 country.
When was Taft most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1908, at 12.7 births per 100,000.
Is Taft a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Taft is a boy name.