Taft
Pronunciation: [ t-AFT ]
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Taft first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 831 babies have been named Taft in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taft is past its peak , currently ranked #12,441 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,441
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Taft
Taft is a boy name .
Taft is currently ranked #12,441 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Taft include Tafari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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