Declining since 1996, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Taurus since 1967
Babies named Taurus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 780 |
| 1980s | 389 |
| 1990s | 316 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Taurus is an astrological name with Latin roots, meaning 'bull'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, peaking in 1976. Since then its use has steadily declined, and in 2025 it ranked 6803 with a frequency of just 1 in 142340. The name has never been recorded among the top 1000 names for any state, and its rarity makes it highly distinctive. Modern parents drawn to zodiac names may consider Taurus for its strong, earthy imagery. However, its low and falling popularity (a trajectory downward since 1996) indicates it remains a niche choice without broad appeal.
Taurus derives directly from the Latin word for 'bull'. The name has been used as a given name, albeit rarely, inspired by the zodiac sign Taurus, which is associated with the bull in Western astrology. Its sporadic use as a personal name appears to have emerged in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, likely due to astrological interest. The name has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tory
Sibling names for Taurus
Names that share Taurus's style, for a brother or sister.
