Find out how popular the first name Taber has been for the last 42 years (from 1974 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taber by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Taber is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 93% of people named Taber being male.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taber.

The history of the first name Taber

The given name Taber is an English occupational surname that has been adopted as a masculine given name. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle English word "tabbour," meaning a maker of napped cloth or a fuller of cloth.

The name is believed to have originated in the 13th century, during the height of the English wool trade. It was derived from the Old French word "tabor," which referred to a small drum or tambourine used by traveling entertainers and minstrels. The name likely referred to individuals involved in the production or performance of such instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taber can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a person named "Taber de Barking" in Essex, England. However, it is unclear whether this was a given name or a surname.

In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the name was Taber Keaworth, a wealthy landowner and merchant from Norfolk, England, who lived from 1420 to 1492.

During the 16th century, Taber Martyn (1515-1582) was a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament from Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, Taber Wynne (1612-1681) was a Welsh clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of St. Asaph.

The name gained further prominence in the 18th century with Taber Richardson (1737-1805), an American Revolutionary War soldier and early settler of Vermont.

In the 19th century, Taber Chadbourne (1825-1893) was a notable American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maine.

While the name Taber has been more commonly used as a surname, its adoption as a given name, particularly in the United States, has added to its historical significance and continued usage over the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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