Taurius
Of Latin origin, meaning a name associated with the bull zodiac sign.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Taurius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taurius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taurius births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taurius. 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 Taurius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,938
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Taurius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taurius 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 Taurius 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taurius
The name Taurius is of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman word "taurus," which means "bull." It is believed to have originated during the early Roman era, when the worship of various deities and celestial beings was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Taurius can be traced back to the Roman poet Ovid's work "Fasti," which details the festivals and customs of ancient Rome. In this text, Ovid mentions the festival of Taurilia, celebrated in honor of the goddess Pales, the protector of shepherds and livestock. During this festival, sacrifices were made to appease the gods and ensure the fertility and well-being of the cattle.
The name Taurius was likely bestowed upon individuals born during or around the time of the Taurilia festival, or those who held a strong connection to the bull or cattle-related activities. It may have also been associated with individuals who displayed strength, resilience, or traits attributed to the bull.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Taurius. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Taurius Geminus, a Roman grammarian who lived during the 1st century BC. He is known for his work on Latin language and grammar, contributing significantly to the study of linguistics during his time.
Another prominent figure was Taurius Rufus, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 2nd century AD. He served under the emperor Marcus Aurelius and played a crucial role in suppressing the Germanic tribes' uprising along the Danube frontier.
In the 4th century AD, Taurius Basilius was a Roman general and politician who served under the emperor Julian the Apostate. He held various important positions, including the governorship of Cappadocia and the prefecture of Egypt.
During the medieval period, Taurius Fortunatus was a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 6th century AD. He was known for his religious hymns and poetic works, which contributed significantly to the literary and cultural heritage of the time.
In the 12th century, Taurius Herculanus was a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar. He taught at the University of Bologna and made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Roman law, influencing legal scholarship for generations to come.
While the name Taurius has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, often reflecting the strength, resilience, and connection to nature associated with the bull.
People
Taurius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taurius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Taurius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taurius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taurius 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Taurius a common name?
We classify Taurius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taurius most popular?
The single biggest year for Taurius was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taurius is about 26 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 Taurius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taurius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taurius 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 Taurius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taurius 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 Taurius 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 people share the name Taurius?
You can see how many Americans are named Taurius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.