Taggert is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin, derived from Scottish surnames that were derived from place names. It is believed to be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Tàbhairt', which translates to 'tribute' or 'payment'. The name gained some popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become quite rare, adding to its unique appeal.
The name Taggert has had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with peaks in certain periods such as 1997 and 2001 where there were 11 births each year, but also troughs like in 2006 and 2010 with only 6 births each. The most recent years of available data show a decline again, with just 5 births in both 2016 and 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 143 babies named Taggert since 1996.