Declining since 2016, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Tauriel since 2014
Babies named Tauriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Tauriel is a modern literary name popularized by the 2013 film 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' where it was used for a female Elf character. The name entered U.S. birth records in 2014, the year after the film's release, and peaked in 2015 at its highest rank of 10,917. Since 2016, its usage has been declining. Despite its fictional origins, the name appeals to fans of Tolkien's universe and those seeking a lyrical, nature-inspired name with Elvish roots.
Tauriel is a name coined by J.R.R. Tolkien for his legendarium, first appearing in the 2013 film 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' It is composed of the Sindarin elements 'taur' (forest) and the feminine suffix '-iel' (daughter), thus meaning 'daughter of the forest.' The name was not present in Tolkien's original written works but was created for the film adaptation. Its popularity rose sharply after the film's release.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tauri, Riel, Tara
Sibling names for Tauriel
Names that share Tauriel's style, for a brother or sister.
