Boy nameCurrently #9,733 in the USSteady
Tao
//ˈtaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tao'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.
Tao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tao |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Tao through the decades
- Tao peaked in 2021, when 20 babies were named Tao in the US.
- The 2010s were Tao's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Tao currently ranks #9,733 in the US and is holding steady.