Unisex · #12,053 in 2026

Tayne

Current Rank
#12,053
Peak Rank
#9,392 (2002)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,564 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,392 (11 total)
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2006
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#9392
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1966
First Year
1966
Last Year
1966
Peak Year
#6564
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Tayne

As a girl name

Tayne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1966, when 5 Taynes were born — ranking #6,564 that year. As of 2026, Tayne ranks #6,564 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Taynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tayne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Taynes were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Tayne ranks #12,053 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Taynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tayne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tayne 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 Tayne

What does the name Tayne mean?
Tayne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tayne in 2026?
In 2026, Tayne ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tayne most popular?
Tayne reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tayne a unisex name?
Yes — Tayne is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 31% of Taynes assigned female and 69% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tayne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tayne include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tayne

Tayne is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Tayne's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Tayne'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.