Holding steady.
Popularity of Tauno since 1913
Babies named Tauno per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tauno is a Finnish given name first recorded in the United States in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1917, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past century, with sporadic use but no significant revival. Tauno's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from the Finnish word for 'peaceful', but this connection is speculative. The name remains distinctly Finnish and is virtually unknown outside Finnish-American communities. No top states have recorded notable usage of Tauno, reflecting its rarity in U.S. birth data.
Tauno is a Finnish given name of obscure etymology, possibly derived from the Finnish word 'tauno' meaning 'peaceful'. It gained popularity in Finland in the early 20th century, particularly during the 1910s, and has remained in occasional use since.
Sibling names for Tauno
Names that share Tauno's style, for a brother or sister.
