Taggart
Taggart is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son of the priest.
Origin and history
Taggart is a masculine given name derived from a Gaelic surname meaning 'son of the priest'. Historically used primarily as a family name, it has seen limited use as a given name in the United States. It offers a rugged, surname-as-given-name style.
Popularity in the United States
672 babies in the United States have been named Taggart since 1880. It ranks #4004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- UT (100 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 224 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic patronymic phrase Mac an t-Sagairt.
- It fits into the modern American naming pattern of adopting traditional occupational or Scottish surnames as given names.