Taras
Taras is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
From Tarentum; associated with the Greek mythological figure Taras, son of Poseidon.
Origin and history
Taras is a male name of ancient Greek origin, derived from Tarentum (modern Taranto, Italy), a city founded by the ancient Greeks. It became widely popular in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine, through Saint Tarasius of Constantinople. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
671 babies in the United States have been named Taras since 1880. It ranks #4005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1895.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47.7 %)
- CA (25 %)
- IL (15.9 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
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 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Taras
- Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Artist
- Taras Kulakov: YouTube personality, Content creator
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Ukrainian cultural identity due to Taras Shevchenko, the nation's revered 19th-century poet and painter.
- Nikolai Gogol authored the famous 1835 romantic historical novella titled 'Taras Bulba'.