Cheerful or happy
Tayt is a modern variant of the Middle English name Tate. It is derived from the Old Norse name Teitr, which translates to cheerful, glad, or bright. While rare in this specific spelling, it shares a long history with its more traditional counterparts.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Tayt in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
