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Taos

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Pronounced TOWSS /ˈtaʊs/High

Meaning: From the Tiwa (Pueblo) place-name Taos (New Mexico) — variously 'in/at the village; a place of red willows'; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A place of red willows: Taos is a Tiwa/Pueblo place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'TOWSS'). We note the place.
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Origin LowTiwa, Native American
MeaningFrom the Tiwa (Pueblo) place-name Taos (New Mexico) — variously 'in/at the village; a place of red willows'; a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#8838 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120082025

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

Taos comes from the Tiwa (Pueblo) place-name Taos (New Mexico) — variously 'in/at the village; a place of red willows'; a place-name (routes layered, which we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'TOWSS').

In the U.S. it appears as a Southwestern place-name. Rare, a-place-of-red-willows at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Taos is a Tiwa (Pueblo) place-name in New Mexico, variously 'a place of red willows' — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the place; said 'TOWSS').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Taos — Tiwa/Pueblo place-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taos mean?

Taos is a Tiwa (Pueblo) place-name in New Mexico, variously 'a place of red willows'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Taos?

It's said TOWSS /ˈtaʊs/ — one syllable (rhymes with 'house').

Is Taos a boy or girl name?

Taos is a boy's name.

How popular is Taos?

Taos is a very rare name in the U.S.

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