Tagert
A Scottish diminutive form of the given name Thomas.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tagert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tagert today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tagert births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tagert. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tagert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,293
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tagert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tagert by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tagert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tagert
The given name Tagert is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to around the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "tagaz," which meant "day" or "dawn." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals born at dawn or during the early hours of the day.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tagert can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. In this text, the name appears as "Tagerts," referring to a minor character mentioned briefly. While the significance of this individual is not well-documented, the presence of the name in such an ancient text highlights its longstanding use.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tagert remained in use, primarily among Germanic tribes and communities across Europe. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include Tagert the Fearless, a 9th-century Saxon warrior renowned for his bravery in battles against the invading Vikings. Another historical figure was Tagert of Cologne, a 12th-century monk and scholar who authored several treatises on theology and philosophy.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name Tagert experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in England and Scotland. One notable bearer was Sir Tagert Maitland, a 16th-century Scottish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Scottish Reformation. In the arts, Tagert Shakespeare, a distant relative of the famous playwright William Shakespeare, was a respected poet and playwright in his own right during the Elizabethan era.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Tagert Emerson, an American philosopher and writer, was a prominent figure in the Transcendentalist movement. His works, which explored themes of nature, spirituality, and self-reliance, had a significant impact on American literature and thought.
In more recent times, Tagert Frost, a 20th-century American poet and playwright, gained critical acclaim for his evocative depictions of rural New England life. His poetry collections, such as "North of Boston" and "New Hampshire," captured the essence of the region's landscapes and people.
People
Tagert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tagert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tagert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tagert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tagert going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tagert a common name?
We classify Tagert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tagert most popular?
The single biggest year for Tagert was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tagert is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tagert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tagert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tagert in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tagert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tagert in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tagert can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Tagert?
See how many Americans are named Tagert on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.