Taro
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Eldest Son
Background: The name Taro originates from the Japanese word 'tarō,' which typically denotes the 'eldest son.' This name has traditional significance in Japanese naming conventions, often used in families to designate the firstborn male child.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,277
Total births
368
Most popular decade
1990s
(234 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,217 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1919
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1919
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #2,511
- Peak year
- 1997
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #4,668
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,889
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