How Many People Are Named Taunya?
Complete statistics for the name Taunya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taunya is a very rare female name, with only 1,365 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 241,733 Americans. The majority of those named Taunya are aged between 30 and 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1971 when 103 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 56All 1,484 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taunya Through the Generations
Taunya has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1971 when 103 babies were named Taunya. Since then, the name has maintained a stable trend, with most of the current 1,365 individuals named Taunya falling within the 30 to 60 age range. This indicates that while the name isn't particularly popular, it has a loyal following among parents who appreciate its unique charm.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taunya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taunya
How Many People Have the Name Taunya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,365 people in the United States currently share the name Taunya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 241,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taunya a Common or Rare Name?
Taunya 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 Taunya Mean?
Taunya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taunya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Taunya Most Popular?
The name Taunya reached peak popularity in 1971, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Taunya?
Approximately 1,365 people named Taunya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,484. That works out to roughly 1 in 241,733 Americans.
Is Taunya a rare name?
Taunya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 241,733 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taunya mean?
Taunya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taunya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taunya are male and 100% are female.
When was Taunya most popular?
Taunya peaked in 1971 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.