Tayt

A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 69 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

tights

Tayt is a boy's baby name, a variant of Tate, of Old Norse or Old English origin, from a surname meaning 'cheerful' or derived from the Viking personal name Teitr, meaning 'glad.' The -yt spelling gives it a sleek, modern edge.

Tate has been gaining popularity as a short, strong American name. Tayt captures that same breezy confidence with a spelling that feels uniquely modern while maintaining the name's Norse roots.

EtymologyShow more

Tayt appeared in SSA records in 2001, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Old Norse roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 69 recorded births, Tayt has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2001

2007

Peak

10 births

2001

First recorded

23 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tayt has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

First appeared: 2001Peak: 2007 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tayt
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#13956	▼
2010s	22	#10468	▼
2000s	42	#10737	—

The Story of Tayt

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Tayt is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tayt are most likely born between 2001 and 2017.

How rare is Tayt?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tayt is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2000s with 42 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Tayt by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 2001–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tayt
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#13956	-2 (-28.6%)
2013	7	#10605	+1 (16.7%)
2012	6	#12117	-3 (-33.3%)
2011	9	#8681	+3 (50.0%)
2009	6	#12316	-2 (-25.0%)
2008	8	#9770	-2 (-20.0%)
2007	10	#8097	+5 (100.0%)
2006	5	#13798	-2 (-28.6%)
2005	7	#10027	+1 (16.7%)
2001	6	#10414	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tayt a boy's or girl's name?

Tayt is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tayt most popular?

Tayt reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tayt?

Tayt is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 69 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2023