Tao
Boy nameTao has been given to 443 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2021.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
443
Peak year
2021 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1970
10-year trend
▲ +7%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tao — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tao.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tao?
Tao has been given to 443 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tao peak?
Tao peaked in 2021, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Tao a girl or boy name?
Tao is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Tao are boys).
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