Tao
3 countries#186 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tao was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,306 births recorded 1984–2022 · currently #186 · peaked in 2022 with 363 births
Most common in: Nord, La Réunion, Bouches-du-Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
443 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 2021 with 20 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
164 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 2010 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
164 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Tao’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #383 | — |
| 2004 | #367 | ↑16 |
| 2005 | #345 | ↑22 |
| 2006 | #358 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #285 | ↑73 |
| 2008 | #287 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #251 | ↑36 |
| 2010 | #263 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #256 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #263 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #275 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #303 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #262 | ↑41 |
| 2016 | #266 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #239 | ↑27 |
| 2018 | #226 | ↑13 |
| 2019 | #216 | ↑10 |
| 2020 | #240 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #211 | ↑29 |
| 2022 | #186 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Tao
Is Tao a popular name?
Yes — Tao currently ranks #186 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Tao more common for boys or girls?
Tao is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Tao most popular?
Tao peaked in 2022 in France, with 363 recorded births that year.
Is Tao rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Tao’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2379 in 1984 to #186 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Tao?
At least 5,913 babies have been recorded with the name Tao across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Tao popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tao appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Tao?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Tao include Taelyn, Taevion, Tylor.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Tao in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.