Tabu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tabu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Tabu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tabu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,252 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,252
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tabu
Tabu is a boy name .
Tabu is currently ranked #40,252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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