Taurean Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taurean originates from the Latin word 'taurus', meaning 'bull'. It has evolved from Latin forms to its modern English version. The name is associated with traits of strength and reliability. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Taurin and Taurian, and it is currently viewed as a strong and masculine name.
The name Taurean is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Taurean has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Taurean' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1039th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3174th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5409th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Taurean' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taurean"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːriən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Taurean is derived from the Latin word 'taurus', meaning 'bull'. It is often associated with the astrological sign Taurus, which represents strength and reliability.
Meaning
bull
Language Evolution
Taurus (Latin), Taureanus (Latin), Taurean (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Taurean has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Taurin, Taurian, Tauren
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Taurean is perceived as a strong and masculine name, often associated with assertiveness and determination.
Famous People
Taurean Green (basketball player), Taurean Prince (basketball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taurean"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Taurean"
"Taurean" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1039th of 16616 | 1,541 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3174th of 24088 | 506 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5409th of 23106 | 203 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
Regional Popularity of "Taurean" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.16% 927th/3685 |
23.06% 1032nd/4475 |
17.31% 899th/5194 |
30.54% 1929th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Taurean" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taurean"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taurean" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.