Taro Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAH-roh / ˈtaɾoJapanese
Meaning
eldest son; first-born
Historical & Cultural Background
Taro is a traditional Japanese name often given to the first-born son in a family. It reflects the importance of birth order in Japanese culture. The name has been used for centuries and is associated with various cultural practices and beliefs regarding family hierarchy.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tarō
International Variants
- Taro (Japanese)
Famous people named Taro
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Fictional characters named Taro
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taro was first seen in the United States in 1919. Taro has ranked as high as #1246 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Taro has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taro (1919)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| HI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |