Tait is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'tàit', meaning 'to fire'. It was traditionally used as a nickname for someone who was fiery or enthusiastic. The name has been popular in Scotland since medieval times and continues to be so today.
The name Tait experienced a surge in popularity from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, with a peak of 36 births in 1974. However, its usage has since declined significantly, with fewer than 20 births per year occurring between 1985 and 2023, except for a brief spike to 43 births in 2006. Overall, there have been a total of 1197 births named Tait from 1967 to 2023.