Declining since 2002, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Tabor since 1961
Babies named Tabor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 | 74 |
| 1990s | 30 | 175 |
| 2000s | 34 | 211 |
| 2010s | 23 | 179 |
| 2020s | 0 | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Tabor is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1961. It reached its peak rank of 10,695 in 1998, with an estimated 1 in 284,679 male births in the latest year 2025. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2002, indicating a decline in usage. Despite its rarity, Tabor has no strong associations with any US state. Its origins are uncertain, possibly tied to the biblical Mount Tabor or the Hungarian surname Tábor, giving it a unique, place-like quality. Parents seeking a distinctive, modern-sounding name with historical echoes might find Tabor appealing, though it remains outside the mainstream.
Tabor is a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Hungarian surname Tábor, meaning 'camp,' or from the Hebrew word 'tavor,' referring to Mount Tabor. Its modern use as a given name in the United States dates to the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the biblical place name or the surname. It has remained rare, with a modest peak in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tab, Tay
Variants: Tábor
Sibling names for Tabor
Names that share Tabor's style, for a brother or sister.
