Taurus
Meaningbull · Latin
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #783 in 1976
12 babies were named Taurus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 231 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
US births per million boys, 1967–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Taurus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Taurus, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Taurus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTaurus first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1976, when it ranked #783. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTaurus was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 63,291 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendTaurus has climbed 231 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Taurus means “bull”.
About the name Taurus
Taurus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “bull”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Taurus for boys from 1967 to 2025, in 59 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #783 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.4 | 155,945 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.5 | 182,927 boys |
| 1970s | 48 | 20,700 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,015 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,425 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,064 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 122,850 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 150,376 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Taurus
What does the name Taurus mean?
Taurus means “bull” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Taurus?
Taurus has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Taurus a boy or girl name?
Taurus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Taurus?
Taurus ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#783).