How Many People Are Named Taber?

Complete statistics for the name Taber: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Taber
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Taber is a very rare name for boys, with only 423 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 779,341 Americans. The majority of Taber's are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~7,071
Living in US
1 in 46,874
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

608
Worldwide Bearers
#338,872
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
380
🇮🇳 India
112
🇮🇩 Indonesia
31
🇨🇦 Canada
16
🇹🇷 Turkey
16
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4
🇵🇪 Peru
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
396 (93%)
♀ Female
28 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
230
Would be under 30 (52%)
211
Would be 30–60 (48%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 441 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
86
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Taber Through the Generations

Taber peaked in popularity in 2003 with 17 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 423 people named Taber living in the US, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. This modern name is predominantly used by younger generations, with 52% being under 30 years old.

✨ Similar Names to Taber

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taber's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Taber

How Many People Have the Name Taber?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,071 people in the United States currently share the name Taber. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,874 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Taber a Common or Rare Name?

Taber is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Taber Mean?

Taber means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taber in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Taber Most Popular?

The name Taber reached peak popularity in 2003, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Taber?

Approximately 7,071 people named Taber live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,071. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,874 Americans.

Is Taber a rare name?

Taber is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,874 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taber mean?

Taber means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Taber more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Taber are male and 7% are female.

When was Taber most popular?

Taber peaked in 2003 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,071
All-Time Births7,071
1 in X1 in 46,874
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2003
World Rank#338,872
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.