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Tae

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY /ˈteɪ/Medium

Meaning: Often a short form (of names like Taylor or Taeshawn) or a Korean given-name element (tae, appearing in names like Taeyang), used on its own. Meaning varies by route, which is uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Tae works as a short form and as a Korean given-name element (said 'TAY'). Route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowKorean, English
MeaningOften a short form (of names like Taylor or Taeshawn) or a Korean given-name element (tae, appearing in names like Taeyang), used on its own. Meaning varies by route, which is uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2025)#8170 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019522025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tae is used both as an English short form (of Taylor, Taeshawn and the like) and as a Korean given-name element that appears in fuller names. Standing alone, its meaning shifts with the route, which is uncertain, and so we note that (said 'TAY').

As a standalone name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, short, and versatile.

Did you know? Tae stands on its own as both a short form (of names like Taylor) and a Korean given-name element — the tae seen in names like Taeyang. Its meaning depends on the route, which is uncertain here (said 'TAY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tae — Short form / Korean element; route uncertain

Variations

TayTay

Nicknames

Tay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tae mean?

Tae works as a short form (of names like Taylor) and as a Korean given-name element; its meaning depends on the route, which is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Tae?

It's said TAY /ˈteɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Tae a boy or girl name?

Tae is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Tae?

Tae is a rare standalone name for boys in the U.S.

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