Taft Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Taft means 'dweller near the meadow'.
Meaning of the Name Taft
Taft is of English origin and is derived from an occupational surname meaning 'dweller near the meadow'. It is thought to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived close to a meadow or pasture. The name became more widely used as a surname, and eventually became a given name. Taft is also the surname of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft.
Popularity of the Name Taft
The popularity for the name Taft peaked in popularity in the year 1908 with 62 births, which ranked number 727 out of 3,640 unique names for that year. Taft had the most male births in 1908 with 62, which ranked number 272 out of 1,584 male names. The number of births for the name Taft has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%. Among males, Taft has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Taft
- 20 Year Trend of Taft: -41.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Taft: -41.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Taft: -41.67%
Popularity of Taft by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Taft. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Taft in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Taft is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Taft
- Total Births of Taft: 7 (-5.25%)
- Male Births of Taft: 7 (-5.25%)
Given the downward trend of Taft over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Taft have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.25%.