Boy · #7,734 in 2026

Taggart

Taggart is a Scottish detective fiction television programme created by Glenn Chandler, who wrote many of the episodes, and made by STV Studios for the ITV network. It originally ran as the miniseries Killer from 6 until 20 September 1983, before a full series was commissioned that ran from 2 July 1985 until 7 November 2010.

Current Rank
#7,734
Peak Rank
#2,399 (2013)
Total Babies
678
5-Yr Trend
-41%
1964
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#2399
Peak Rank
678
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taggart

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Taggart is a Scottish detective fiction television programme created by Glenn Chandler, who wrote many of the episodes, and made by STV Studios for the ITV network. It originally ran as the miniseries Killer from 6 until 20 September 1983, before a full series was commissioned that ran from 2 July 1985 until 7 November 2010.

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Origin & history
The Scottish BAFTA-winning pilot episode "Killer", directed by Laurence Moody and broadcast in 1983, introduced the character Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart (played by Mark McManus until his death in 1994), a tough and experienced detective who had worked his way up through the ranks. His original sidekick was Detective Sergeant Peter Livingstone ( Neil Duncan ). Livingstone represented the new breed of young graduates entering the police force and frequently had a difficult relationship with Taggart as a result. Taggart's boss in the pilot was Superintendent Robert Murray ( Tom Watson

The Story of Taggart

Taggart first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 35 Taggarts were born — ranking #3,122 that year. As of 2026, Taggart ranks #7,734 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 678 Taggarts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Taggart

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

  • Tigert
  • Tagger
  • Taggers
  • Tigard
  • Teichert
  • Tiger
  • Tart
  • Tact
  • Tigers
  • Tigger
  • Tort
  • Tagged

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taggart

What does the name Taggart mean?
Taggart is a Scottish detective fiction television programme created by Glenn Chandler, who wrote many of the episodes, and made by STV Studios for the ITV network. It originally ran as the miniseries Killer from 6 until 20 September 1983, before a full series was commissioned that ran from 2 July 1985 until 7 November 2010.
How popular is Taggart in 2026?
In 2026, Taggart ranks #7,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Taggart most popular?
Taggart reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #2,399 that year with 35 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Taggart most popular?
Taggart has historically been most popular in Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Taggart.
Is Taggart a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taggart is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Taggart?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taggart include Engelbert, Tyrrell, Wil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Taggart

Taggart is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 678 births in the dataset. Taggart's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #2,399. Use the chart and map above to compare Taggart'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.