Tait
Tait is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Cheerful, glad, or happy.
Origin and history
Tait is a given name derived from the Old Norse word 'teitr', meaning cheerful or glad. Historically an English surname of Norse origin, it is also found as a surname in Scotland and England. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,207 babies in the United States have been named Tait since 1880. It ranks #3490 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- MN (27.6 %)
- UT (27.6 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 252 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 329 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Old Norse word 'teitr', which was originally used as a nickname for a joyful person.
- Tait developed into a notable surname in Scotland and northern England before being adopted as a given name.