Tait Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTate / teɪtScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: cheerful; English: light-hearted
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tait has Scottish origins, often derived from a surname meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'. It is also used in English-speaking countries as a given name. Historically, surnames were often adopted as first names, reflecting familial lineage or characteristics. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Tait has experienced a modest presence in the U.S. baby name charts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tate
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tait was first seen in the United States in 1967. Tait has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Tait has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tait (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |