How Many People Are Named Taye?

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

Taye
Very Rare
Hebrew

Taye means 'to supplant' in Hebrew, making it a name with deep roots. There are only 610 people named Taye in the US today, which means 1 in 540,679 Americans have this name, truly setting it apart. The vast majority, 100%, are under 30, showing how modern and trendy it remains.

~952
Living in US
1 in 348,161
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To supplant
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dynamic Ambitious Determined
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

354,057
Worldwide Bearers
#2,944
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
294,987
🇳🇬 Nigeria
51,520
🇧🇯 Benin
3,771
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇸🇳 Senegal
552
🇺🇸 United States
493
🇨🇳 China
280
🇮🇳 India
247
🇬🇧 England
91
🇲🇷 Mauritania
88

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
563 (92%)
♀ Female
48 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
619
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 619 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Taye Through the Generations

Taye saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 59 births, but since then, its usage has been on a steady decline. With an average age of just 20, it's clear that Taye is a name embraced by younger generations. Of the 619 individuals named Taye, all are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice that's popular among the youth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22
New York 10
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Taye

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taye's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Taye

How Many People Have the Name Taye?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 952 people in the United States currently share the name Taye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 348,161 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taye a Common or Rare Name?

Taye 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 Taye Mean?

Taye means "to supplant" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taye in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Taye Most Popular?

The name Taye reached peak popularity in 2004, with 59 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 Taye?

Approximately 952 people named Taye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 952. That works out to roughly 1 in 348,161 Americans.

Is Taye a rare name?

Taye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 348,161 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taye mean?

Taye means "to supplant" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Taye more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Taye are male and 8% are female.

When was Taye most popular?

Taye peaked in 2004 with 59 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 US952
All-Time Births952
1 in X1 in 348,161
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2004
World Rank#2,944
Male %92%
Female %8%

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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.