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Taft

Taft is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Taft?

Recorded births named Taft by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,544 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Taft's popularity over time

Babies named Taft per year — United States (1907–2025). United States peaked in 1908 (62/yr).

When was Taft popular?

Taft reached its peak in 1908, when it was the #734 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1900s name.

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