Tait Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Tait means 'cheerful' or 'joyful'.
Meaning of the Name Tait
Tait is a Scottish name meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'teitr', which means 'blithe' or 'glad'. Tait is often used as a surname as well as a given name. It has a strong and positive connotation, evoking a sense of happiness and optimism.
Popularity of the Name Tait
The popularity for the name Tait peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 44 births, which ranked number 6,370 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Tait had the most female births in 1996 with 6, which ranked number 11,807 out of 15,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 44, which ranked number 2,720 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tait has declined sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 9 births, a decline of -57.14%. Among males, Tait has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 9 births, a decline of -57.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tait
- 20 Year Trend of Tait: -65.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Tait: -57.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tait: -57.14%
Popularity of Tait by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tait. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tait in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tait is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tait
- Total Births of Tait: 8 (-8.12%)
- Male Births of Tait: 8 (-8.12%)
Given the downward trend of Tait over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.12% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Tait have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.12%.