Taber
Pronunciation: [ t-AYB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Taber first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 413 babies have been named Taber in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taber is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,930 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,930
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Taber is also used as a girl name, ranked #58562.
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About the Name Taber
Taber is a boy name .
Is Taber a boy or girl name? Taber is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,930 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,562. Taber is more commonly used as a boy name.
Taber is currently ranked #20,930 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taber include Tab, Tay, Taie, and Tabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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