Boy · #4,936 in 2026

Taraus

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

Current Rank

#4,936

Peak Rank

#4,505 (1973)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1976

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#4505

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Taraus

The earliest SSA record of Taraus as a baby boy name dates back to 1973, when 6 babies received it. 1973 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Taraus — #4,505 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1976 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 17 Tarauss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Taraus

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

Taraz
Taras
Tarras
Torres
Tories
Toros
Torrez
Tiras
Torahs
Tars
Tares
Teres

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taraus

What does the name Taraus mean?

Taraus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Taraus in 2026?

In 2026, Taraus ranks #4,936 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Taraus most popular?

Taraus reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #4,505 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Taraus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Taraus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taraus include Dupre, Chappell, Eirc. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taraus

Taraus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Taraus's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #4,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Taraus'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.