Taurus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAW-rus / /ˈtɔːrəs/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: bull; Greek: bull
Historical & Cultural Background
Taurus is derived from the Latin word for 'bull', which is a symbol of strength and determination. In astrology, Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, representing those born between April 20 and May 20. The bull has been a significant figure in various cultures, often associated with fertility and agricultural abundance. In ancient mythology, Taurus is linked to the Greek myth of Zeus transforming into a bull.
Trend Summary
The name Taurus is not commonly used as a given name in the U.S. and has seen limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Taureau (French)
- Tauras (Lithuanian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taurus was first seen in the United States in 1967. Taurus has ranked as high as #978 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Taurus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taurus (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 61 |
| 1973 | 87 |
| 1974 | 103 |
| 1975 | 106 |
| 1976 | 112 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 99 |
| 1979 | 74 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |