Boy · #8,308 in 2026

Taiton

Taiton or Tait or York was an unincorporated area in northwest Wharton County, Texas, United States. The one-time community was located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of New Taiton on State Highway 71 (SH 71). Taiton's population peaked around 1910 but then went into decline. At some time, Taiton either moved south to New Taiton or was replaced by that community.

Current Rank
#8,308
Peak Rank
#8,308 (2009)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
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2000
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#8308
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
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Meaning & Origin of Taiton

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

Taiton or Tait or York was an unincorporated area in northwest Wharton County, Texas, United States. The one-time community was located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of New Taiton on State Highway 71 (SH 71). Taiton's population peaked around 1910 but then went into decline. At some time, Taiton either moved south to New Taiton or was replaced by that community.

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Origin & history
Taiton is described as being located on SH 71, a distance of 5 miles (8.0 km) north of New Taiton. The region was first settled by Anglo-Americans in 1886. However, numbers of German and Czech immigrants arrived in 1894, looking for land to cultivate near El Campo. The community was first named Tait, but the name was changed to Taiton in 1896 when the post office was established. In 1901, Ignace Jurasek contributed land for a new schoolhouse to replace the old one. B. E. Medina opened a general store and there was a dance hall by 1903. The school reported 75 students and one teacher in 1905. T

The Story of Taiton

Taiton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 9 Taitons were born — ranking #8,308 that year. As of 2026, Taiton ranks #8,308 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Taitons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Taiton

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taiton

What does the name Taiton mean?
Taiton or Tait or York was an unincorporated area in northwest Wharton County, Texas, United States. The one-time community was located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of New Taiton on State Highway 71 (SH 71). Taiton's population peaked around 1910 but then went into decline. At some time, Taiton either moved south to New Taiton or was replaced by that community.
How popular is Taiton in 2026?
In 2026, Taiton ranks #8,308 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Taiton most popular?
Taiton reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #8,308 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Taiton a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taiton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Taiton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taiton include Tudor, Joris, Damiean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taiton

Taiton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Taiton's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #8,308. Use the chart and map above to compare Taiton'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 .

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