How Many People Are Named Taz?
Complete statistics for the name Taz: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taz is a very rare name for boys, with only 503 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 656,367 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half (54%) of those named Taz being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 520 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taz Through the Generations
Taz has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1992 when 30 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Taz is 25, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger parents. The age distribution shows a significant chunk of Taz's are under 30, with 279 individuals falling into this category, compared to 215 aged between 30 and 60, and 26 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taz's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taz
How Many People Have the Name Taz?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 503 people in the United States currently share the name Taz. That works out to roughly 1 in every 656,367 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taz a Common or Rare Name?
Taz 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 Taz Mean?
Taz means "creative variant of Taz" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taz in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Taz Most Popular?
The name Taz reached peak popularity in 1992, with 30 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 Taz?
Approximately 503 people named Taz live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 520. That works out to roughly 1 in 656,367 Americans.
Is Taz a rare name?
Taz is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 656,367 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taz mean?
Taz means "creative variant of Taz" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taz more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Taz are male and 2% are female.
When was Taz most popular?
Taz peaked in 1992 with 30 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.