Taboris
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 32 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Taboris hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1977, with 32 total recorded births.
Taboris is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Taboris is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taboris is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, derived from Tabor — the name of a prominent mountain in northern Israel, Mount Tabor, considered the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Christian tradition. The -is suffix adds a classical, Latinate resonance.
Taboris blends biblical geography with an invented Latinate ending, creating a name that sounds both ancient and original. It suits parents drawn to biblical place names with a distinctive, rarely used character.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Taboris's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Taboris follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Taboris's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taboris has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 13 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | — |
The Story of Taboris
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Taboris is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Taboris are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Taboris?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taboris is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1990s with 13 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1977–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | #12089 |
| 1996 | 5 | #10351 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6900 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5450 |
| 1977 | 6 | #5755 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2012