How Many People Are Named Tahj?

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

Tahj
Very Rare
American

Tahj, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,904 people in the US, making up 1 in 84,520 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 95% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1998.

~3,904
Living in US
1 in 84,520
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 represents creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,907
Worldwide Bearers
#727,628
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,904
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇹🇳 Tunisia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,775 (97%)
♀ Female
130 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
3,749
Would be under 30 (95%)
209
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,958 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

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

📜 Tahj Through the Generations

Tahj has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1998 when 217 babies were given this name. Today, it's still on the rise, with most of its bearers being young adults under 30. The name's current generation skew makes it a fresh choice for parents looking for something unique yet memorable.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 414
Florida 319
Georgia 249
Texas 235
New York 210
California 161
Pennsylvania 146
North Carolina 128
Illinois 119
Ohio 90

✨ Similar Names to Tahj

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tahj's American roots

📄 About the Name Tahj

How Many People Have the Name Tahj?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,904 people in the United States currently share the name Tahj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tahj a Common or Rare Name?

Tahj is classified as Very 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 Tahj Mean?

Tahj means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tahj in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Tahj Most Popular?

The name Tahj reached peak popularity in 1998, with 217 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Tahj?

Approximately 3,904 people named Tahj live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,958. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,520 Americans.

Is Tahj a rare name?

Tahj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tahj mean?

Tahj means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Tahj more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Tahj are male and 3% are female.

When was Tahj most popular?

Tahj peaked in 1998 with 217 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US3,904
All-Time Births3,958
1 in X1 in 84,520
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year1998
World Rank#727,628
Male %97%
Female %3%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.