Taquil
Of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly related to an Arabic word for "burden".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Taquil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taquil today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taquil births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taquil. 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 Taquil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,582
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Taquil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taquil 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 Taquil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taquil
The given name Taquil is believed to have originated from the indigenous Mapuche people of South America, specifically in the regions of present-day Chile and Argentina. The name is derived from the Mapuche language, with "taq" meaning "to run" and "il" meaning "water," suggesting a possible connection to running water or streams.
In the historical context, the Mapuche were a fierce and resilient group who fiercely resisted the Spanish colonization efforts in their territories. Their language and cultural traditions, including naming practices, have been preserved to a significant extent, contributing to the survival of names like Taquil.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures specifically mentioning the name Taquil, it is likely that it was used within the Mapuche communities for centuries before written records were kept. The earliest documented instances of the name are found in Spanish colonial records from the 16th and 17th centuries, when Spanish explorers and missionaries encountered the Mapuche people.
One notable historical figure with the name Taquil was Taquil Caniuman, a Mapuche leader who led a rebellion against the Spanish in the late 17th century. He was born around 1650 and played a significant role in the Mapuche resistance efforts until his death in the early 1700s.
Another individual with the name Taquil was Taquil Huaiquillán, a Mapuche chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his diplomatic skills in negotiating with Spanish authorities.
In the 19th century, Taquil Nahuelhual was a influential Mapuche leader who fought for the rights and autonomy of his people during the Chilean government's attempts to expand its control over Mapuche territories.
Taquil Calfulén, born in the mid-19th century, was a renowned Mapuche storyteller and oral historian, known for preserving and passing down the cultural traditions and legends of his people.
Lastly, Taquil Millán, born in the early 20th century, was a respected Mapuche artist and craftsman, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and textile work that incorporated traditional Mapuche designs and symbolism.
People
Taquil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taquil 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
Taquil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taquil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taquil 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 Taquil a common name?
We classify Taquil 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 Taquil most popular?
The single biggest year for Taquil was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taquil is about 32 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 Taquil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taquil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taquil 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 Taquil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taquil 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 Taquil 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 common is the name Taquil?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.