How old is someone named Taj?
The average Taj is 21 years old.
Half of all living Tajs are between 10 and 28.
When was Taj popular?
Most of the Tajs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 495 | 450 |
| 1980s | 394 | 370 |
| 1990s | 999 | 970 |
| 2000s | 1,581 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 1,861 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 947 | 940 |
How many Tajs are still alive?
About 6,100 Tajs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,300 babies named Taj since 1965.
Nearly every Taj ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Taj?
About two in five living Tajs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 42%
- Gen Alpha 36%
Is Taj an old name?
Not really. Taj is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Taj will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Taj a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 91% of living Tajs are men, and 9% are women.
The women average 21 and the men 21.
Names the same age as Taj
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Taj's name twin is Micah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Micah's age curve is the closest match to Taj's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Taj
How old is the average Taj?
The average Taj in the US is 21 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Taj?
About 6,100 Tajs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,300 babies given the name since 1965.
When was the name Taj most popular?
In 2015, when about 220 baby boys were named Taj.
Is Taj a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 42% of living Tajs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this