Taz
Primarily a boy's name of Arabic origin with 510 recorded births. Also given to 10 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A nickname for someone very active, ferocious or with a great appetite.
Taz is a boy's and girl's baby name with roots in Arabic tradition, a short form of Tasmanian or used independently — in Arabic, taz can mean 'cup' or is a diminutive of various names. In popular culture, Taz is most associated with the Tasmanian Devil character from Looney Tunes.
Taz works as a punchy, one-syllable nickname-name with an energetic, untameable quality. Its pop culture association with the Tasmanian Devil — relentlessly spinning, voraciously hungry, unstoppable — gives it a playful wild energy that some parents find irresistible.
EtymologyShow more
Taz is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Taz has been recorded as a boy's name since 1960, with 510 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taz has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 83 | #5909 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 116 | #8134 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 48 | #9610 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 182 | #4193 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 38 | #6042 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 12 | #5679 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 31 | #3991 | — |
The Story of Taz
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Taz is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Taz are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.
How rare is Taz?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Taz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 182 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Taz by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Taz per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1960–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4846 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5889 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4829 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5993 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7990 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4621 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13864 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8079 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6312 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7976 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10591 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5887 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8787 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5651 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9576 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10841 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12376 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9679 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11314 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7186 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Taz as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Taz has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–2024