Rising since 1999, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Tag since 1962
Babies named Tag per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Tag is a rare modern American name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1962. It has never cracked the top 1,000, with its peak rank of 9,714 occurring as recently as 2006. As of 2025, it remains extremely uncommon, given to roughly 1 in every 244,011 newborns. The name is likely a short form or a direct borrowing from the English vocabulary word, reflecting a trend toward casual, one-syllable names. Its upward trajectory since 1999 suggests a slow but steady increase in use, though it remains far from mainstream. No top states have been recorded for Tag, indicating its use is scattered across the country.
Tag is a modern American name, first recorded in the 1960s. It may have originated as a short form of surnames like Tagert or as a direct adoption of the English vocabulary word "tag," meaning a label or a game of chase. Its usage has remained rare, with a peak in 2006.
Sibling names for Tag
Names that share Tag's style, for a brother or sister.
