Boy · #4,822 in 2026

Tayo

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

Current Rank

#4,822

Peak Rank

#3,773 (2022)

Total Babies

260

5-Yr Trend

+79%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3773

Peak Rank

260

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tayo

The earliest SSA record of Tayo as a baby boy name dates back to 1998, when 5 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 29 newborns named Tayo — #3,773 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Tayo on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Tayo ranks #4,822 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+79% over the past five years). All told, over 260 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tayo

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

Teo
Tio
Taya
Teya
Tyo
Tuyo
Teoh
Dayo
Deyo
Daio
Tail
Tain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tayo

What does the name Tayo mean?

Tayo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tayo in 2026?

In 2026, Tayo ranks #4,822 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Tayo most popular?

Tayo reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,773 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Tayo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tayo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tayo include Jakhai, Yahmir, Indie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tayo

Tayo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 260 births in the dataset. Tayo's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,773. Use the chart and map above to compare Tayo'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.