Tai
Tai is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Great, extreme, or talented.
Origin and history
Tai is a short given name found across several cultures, most prominently of Chinese origin meaning 'great' or 'extreme', and Vietnamese meaning 'talent' or 'prosperous'. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a sleek, modern single-syllable option for boys. Its brief, melodic sound makes it a popular minimalist choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,122 babies in the United States have been named Tai since 1880. It ranks #2306 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1593.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.2 %)
- TX (11 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- VA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 356 |
| 1990-2000 | 516 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,053 |
| 2010-2019 | 639 |
| 2020-2029 | 334 |
Famous people named Tai
- Tai Tuivasa: MMA fighter, Athlete
Fun facts
- While widely recognized as Chinese or Vietnamese, Tai also exists as a Hebrew element and an indigenous Pacific identifier.
- Three-letter, single-syllable names like Tai have gained steady appreciation in the United States for their simplicity.