Taft

Q: How popular is the name Taft?

Taft is ranked #12441 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-AFT ]

Boy Name #12,441 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Taft is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AFT.

Parents who love the name Taft often also consider Ashan, Avren, Jerud .

Popularity Over Time

#12,441

Current Rank

Peaked 1953 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,441
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Tafari #3722

Middle Name Ideas

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Taft Carter

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Taft Dylan

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Taft Aiden

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Taft Asher

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Taft Dean

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Taft David

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Taft Ethan

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Taft Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taft

Is Taft a boy or girl name?

Taft is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Taft?

Taft is pronounced t-AFT.

How popular is the name Taft?

Taft is currently ranked #12441 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Taft a common or rare name?

Taft is an uncommon name, ranked #12441 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.