Taro is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Taro in their class.
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UK Rank 2021
#4789
About the Name Taro
Taro has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 262 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #2304 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.
Taro is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Taro
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Taro per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Taro in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Taro has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 262 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2304 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Taro is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Taro (2021)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 262 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Taro
Likely around 1 other Taro in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2021)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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