Taggart
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "tog'ard" meaning "beautiful hill".
Name Census estimates that about 649 living Americans carry the first name Taggart. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taggart today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taggart births was 2013 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taggart. 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.
People living today
649
~ 1 in 528,127 Americans
Peak year
2013
35 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,728
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Taggart: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taggart from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 224 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taggart 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 Taggart during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taggarts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taggart
The name Taggart has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language and culture, dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Gaelic word "tòchartach," which means "haughty" or "arrogant." The name originally referred to someone with a proud or boastful demeanor.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various Scottish records and historical documents, often associated with prominent families and clans in the Highlands region. Some early spellings of the name included Tochertach, Tochartach, and Tocherty.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Taggart can be found in the "Book of Deer," an ancient manuscript from the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland, dating back to the 9th or 10th century. The manuscript contains references to individuals with the name, suggesting its use in that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taggart. One example is William Taggart (1736-1811), an Irish-born American politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.
Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Taggart (1856-1929), an American politician and businessman from Indiana. He served as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee and played a influential role in national politics during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Francis Taggart (1851-1933) was an Irish-born American author and poet. He wrote several collections of poetry and prose, including "The Infinite Bounty of Nature" and "The Maid of Brittany."
Moving to the world of sports, Michael Taggart (1952-2003) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1970s.
Lastly, in the field of science, John Taggart (1892-1958) was a British chemist and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the development of synthetic rubber and his work on polymers during World War II.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Taggart, showcasing its enduring presence across various disciplines and cultures.
People
Taggart + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taggart 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
Taggart: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taggart?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taggart 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 528,127 US residents.
Is Taggart a common name?
We classify Taggart as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 663 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taggart most popular?
The single biggest year for Taggart was 2013, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taggart is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taggart a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taggart 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.
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.