Taro
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Big Boy; First Son
- Origin
- Japanese
Taro Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 368 baby boys have been named Taro. The name peaked in 1997 with 13 US births that year (rank #4925). In 2024, ranked #12144 nationally — 7,219 places below its 1997 peak.
Top States for Taro
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Taro births are: California (6), Hawaii (5).
Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Taro
If you like Taro's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →
4-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Taro's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.
Quick Facts About Taro
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Compare Taro to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Taro against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).