Taft: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahft
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Tailor

Taft, derived from the Old English word "Taft, " meaning "tailor, " has a long history in the United States. The name gained significant prominence with the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft. Initially, it was a surname, but it has evolved into a given name, Taft name does not have a widely recognized symbolism of craftsmanship and tradition; it is primarily noted for its historical presence in various regions. The use of the name has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its strong American heritage.

Taft Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Taft is currently #13989 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Taft is currently #6089 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Taft is currently #6700 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Taft is currently #2935 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Taft is currently #7313 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Taft is currently #3185 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Taft is currently #6736 on Kiindred Australian Names

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