Taft

Boy name

Taft has been given to 1,544 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It peaked in 1908. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Taft.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,544

Peak year

1908 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1907

10-year trend

▼ -52%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Taft.

1,444 babies since 1910

852 babies since 1880

787 babies since 1900

753 babies since 1902

Same era and popularity as Taft, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Brothers

How popular is the name Taft?

Taft has been given to 1,544 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Taft peak?

Taft peaked in 1908, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Taft a girl or boy name?

Taft is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Taft are boys).

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