Tabor
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 721 recorded births. Also given to 87 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A place name: Tábor (a city in the Czech Republic). A city in Slovenia. A village in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland. A locality in the Shire of Southern Grampians, Victoria, Australia, named after Tábor in Bohemia. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in DeWitt County, Illinois. A minor city in Fremont County and Mills County, Iowa. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Polk County, Minnesota, derived from Tábor. A town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, from Tábor.
Tabor is a boy's and girl's baby name with roots in Hebrew as the name of Mount Tabor — the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Christian tradition — meaning 'height' or 'pinnacle.' The mountain appears prominently in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
Tabor has a strong, one-syllable confidence that places it alongside Ranger, Ridge, and Blaze in the world of rugged, nature-and-geography-inspired names — sacred geography transformed into a compelling given name with quiet biblical depth.
EtymologyShow more
Though Tabor dates back to 1961 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Hebrew classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Tabor’s 721 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tabor was #4768 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7180, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 179 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 211 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 175 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 74 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 12 | — |
| 1960s | 12 | — |
The Story of Tabor
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Tabor is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tabor are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Tabor?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tabor — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1961, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 211 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tabor by the numbers
- Would fill 15 school buses
- Meeting one Tabor per day would take 2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1961–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #7180 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7667 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8214 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9584 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5424 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6062 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5509 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5497 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4598 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4275 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5961 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5622 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4835 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5403 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5699 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5520 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7128 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7022 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4653 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3926 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tabor as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Tabor has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 87 births since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–2024