Tayte is an uncommon given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Teagtha, which means "people of Teachtach". This surname is associated with the ancient clan O'Teague, who were descendants of a chieftain named Teachtach. The name Tayte is composed of two elements: 'Tae', meaning 'to come or arrive', and 'e', which signifies 'fire'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as "fire that arrives". It is not to be confused with the English surname Tate, which has a different etymology. Despite its Irish roots, Tayte is not particularly popular in Ireland and is more commonly encountered as a given name in other parts of the world, particularly among those seeking unique and distinctive names for their children.
"The name Tayte saw a significant increase in popularity between 1996 and 2008, with a steady rise from 10 births in 1996 to a peak of 27 births in 2008. However, since then, the number of babies named Tayte has fluctuated and generally decreased, reaching as low as 7 births in both 2020 and 2021."