Unisex · #7,601 in 2026

Tae

Current Rank
#7,601
Peak Rank
#3,618 (2000)
Total Babies
456
5-Yr Trend
+6%
👧 Girl peak #7,716 (103 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,618 (456 total)
👦As Boy Name
1952
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#3618
Peak Rank
456
Total Count
50
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1959
First Year
2006
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#7716
Peak Rank
103
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Tae

As a girl name

Tae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1959, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 12 Taes were born — ranking #7,716 that year. As of 2026, Tae ranks #17,168 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 103 Taes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 20 Taes were born — ranking #3,923 that year. As of 2026, Tae ranks #7,601 for boys with 8 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 456 Taes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tae

What does the name Tae mean?
Tae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tae in 2026?
In 2026, Tae ranks #7,601 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Tae most popular?
Tae reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,618 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tae most popular?
Tae has historically been most popular in Kansas, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tae.
Is Tae a unisex name?
Yes — Tae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 18% of Taes assigned female and 82% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tae include Isauro, Elsa, Lavert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tae

Tae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 456 births in the dataset. Tae's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Tae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.