Boy · #6,257 in 2026

Taiyo

Name: Popularity of the name Taiyo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Taiyo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,257

Peak Rank

#5,486 (2008)

Total Babies

326

5-Yr Trend

+33%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5486

Peak Rank

326

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Taiyo

Taiyo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 16 Taiyos were born — ranking #5,486 that year. As of 2026, Taiyo ranks #6,257 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 326 Taiyos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Taiyo

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

Toyo
Taiwo
Tejo
Tio
Tyco
Tyro
Tycho
Tiro
Tyo
Tyto
Dijo
Tahoe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taiyo

What does the name Taiyo mean?

Taiyo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Taiyo in 2026?

In 2026, Taiyo ranks #6,257 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Taiyo most popular?

Taiyo reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,486 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Taiyo most popular?

Taiyo has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Taiyo.

Is Taiyo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Taiyo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Taiyo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taiyo include Karron, Damieon, Brenon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taiyo

Taiyo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 326 births in the dataset. Taiyo's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,486. Use the chart and map above to compare Taiyo'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.