Tao
Pronunciation: [ t-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 417 babies have been named Tao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,100 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,100
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tao
Tao is a boy name .
Is Tao a boy or girl name? Tao is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,100 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,634. Tao is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tao is currently ranked #12,100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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