Unisex nameCurrently #2,409 in the USSteady
Tai
//ˈtaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19803 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tai |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 70 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 83 |
| 1980 | 199 |
| 1981 | 161 |
| 1982 | 125 |
| 1983 | 116 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 84 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 74 |
| 1991 | 94 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 76 |
| 1994 | 85 |
| 1995 | 67 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 92 |
| 1998 | 109 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 2000 | 133 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 136 |
| 2003 | 167 |
| 2004 | 174 |
| 2005 | 143 |
| 2006 | 152 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2008 | 111 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 70 |
Tai through the decades
- Tai peaked in 1980, when 199 babies were named Tai in the US.
- The 2000s were Tai's strongest decade, averaging 140 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Tai has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tai currently ranks #2,409 in the US and is holding steady.