Tai - A very unique male name
Tai at a glance
Tai is ranked #2366 among boy baby names in 2025, with 22 births in 2025. It peaked in 2003 at #1172 and first appeared on the charts in 1972.
- Rank in 2025
- #2366
- Births in 2025
- 22
- Peak year
- 2003 (#1172)
- First appeared
- 1972
- Trend
- #2282 in 2020 → #2366 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 66,649 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.9/5 (11 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tai peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1172.
Famous with this name
Tai
Li Tai
TAI
How would you rate Tai, 1-5?
Tai is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tai is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,739 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,434.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tai is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tai origin and meaning
Multiple origins
Uncertain as used in the US — Tai is a real name element in several languages (Chinese, Vietnamese, Welsh among them) and also a modern short form, with no single source for American use
Tai entered US boy data in 1972 and peaked in 2004. In different families it is a Chinese name, a Vietnamese name, a Welsh name related to a river, or simply a clipped, modern sound like Ty. Because no one origin accounts for its American use, the honest verdict is uncertain.
Origin uncertain
Tai is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Tai, pop culture references for the name Tai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tai
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tai, sorted by popularity.
Todd / Ted / Ty / Theo / Teddy / Tate / Tod / Tadeo / Thad / Tad /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2366 |
| 2024 | 2783 |
| 2023 | 2744 |
| 2022 | 2429 |
| 2021 | 2446 |
| 2020 | 2282 |
| 2019 | 3016 |
| 2018 | 3109 |
| 2017 | 2280 |
| 2016 | 2482 |
| 2015 | 2203 |
| 2014 | 2040 |
| 2013 | 1818 |
| 2012 | 2210 |
| 2011 | 1822 |
| 2010 | 2226 |
| 2009 | 1847 |
| 2008 | 2259 |
| 2007 | 1557 |
| 2006 | 1480 |
| 2005 | 1391 |
| 2004 | 1190 |
| 2003 | 1172 |
| 2002 | 1672 |
| 2001 | 1382 |
| 2000 | 1474 |
| 1999 | 1371 |
| 1998 | 2118 |
| 1997 | 1897 |
| 1996 | 2129 |
| 1995 | 2021 |
| 1994 | 1842 |
| 1993 | 2039 |
| 1992 | 2226 |
| 1991 | 2354 |
| 1990 | 2367 |
| 1989 | 2648 |
| 1988 | 1707 |
| 1987 | 2080 |
| 1986 | 2089 |
| 1984 | 2024 |
| 1983 | 1399 |
| 1982 | 1559 |
| 1981 | 1649 |
| 1980 | 1769 |
| 1979 | 1758 |
| 1978 | 1748 |
| 1977 | 2249 |
| 1976 | 1447 |
| 1973 | 1745 |
| 1972 | 2019 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1739 |
| Florida | 1809 |
| California | 2434 |
Even more about Tai
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Tai a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Tai?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TY · /taɪ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Taj — A similar short name of Arabic and Sanskrit background; a separate name.
- Ty — A similar clipped name; a separate established short form.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
InternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
A one-syllable, globe-spanning name that families from many backgrounds can each claim as their own.
Worth knowing
- Constantly confused with Ty, Taj and Kai.
