Place of red willows
Taos is a place-name of Tiwa origin, referring to a historic pueblo in New Mexico. The name is derived from the Tiwa word 'tua-tah,' which translates to 'our village' or 'place of red willows.' It has gained traction as a modern baby name, reflecting the trend of using Southwestern geographic locations as first names.
About 9 boys were named Taos in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A mysterious low-frequency noise reported in the town of Taos
