Tabor
Tabor is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Height, high place, or mound.
Origin and history
Tabor is a name of Hebrew origin derived from Mount Tabor, a prominent landmark in northern Israel. It has been used historically as a rare biblical name and surname in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
727 babies in the United States have been named Tabor since 1880. It ranks #3949 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- OR (82.4 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Fun facts
- Mount Tabor is celebrated as the site of the Battle of Mount Tabor in the Hebrew Bible and traditionally as the Transfiguration of Jesus.
- A tabor is also a traditional portable snare drum played alongside a pipe or flute since Medieval times.