Declining since 1985, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Taurean since 1981
Babies named Taurean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,184 |
| 1990s | 404 |
| 2000s | 382 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Taurean is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1981. It reached its peak rank of 7,679 in 1983, then experienced a gradual decline. The name belongs to a category of inventive American coinages from the 1980s that combined familiar sounds with trendy suffixes. While it has never been among the top names, its rarity today gives it a distinctive quality. The trajectory shows a steady fall since 1985, reflecting changing naming fashions. No top states are recorded, suggesting it was used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in a single region. Parents drawn to Taurean often appreciate its strong, masculine sound and its similarity to established names like Dorian or Damian.
Taurean appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the early 1980s. It may be influenced by the zodiac sign Taurus (a bull) or by names like Taurin (a medieval Irish name) and Dorian. The -ean suffix is fashionable and suggests a scholarly or classical air.
Sibling names for Taurean
Names that share Taurean's style, for a brother or sister.
