UK girl's name
Tauriel
A feminine name of Sindarin origin meaning "Daughter of the Forest".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tauriel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tauriel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Tauriel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tauriel ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Tauriel.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tauriel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Tauriel mean?
The given name Tauriel does not have a known historical origin or documented usage prior to the 21st century. It appears to be a relatively modern invented name, first introduced in the 2013 fantasy film "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" by J.R.R. Tolkien. In the film, Tauriel is the name of a fictional Elf character played by actress Evangeline Lilly.
The name Tauriel is likely derived from the Sindarin Elvish words "taur" meaning "forest" and "iel" meaning "daughter" or "female descendant." Together, the name can be interpreted as "daughter of the forest" or "forest maiden." Tolkien, who was a philologist and created several constructed languages for his literary works, drew inspiration from various linguistic roots, including Finnish, Welsh, and Old English, when crafting names for his fictional characters and places.
While the name Tauriel itself does not have a documented historical usage, it bears some resemblance to the name "Tauriel" in Greek mythology, which refers to a minor deity associated with Mount Taurus in Asia Minor. However, this similarity is likely coincidental and does not imply a direct connection or influence on the name's modern usage.
As a relatively new name introduced in popular culture, there are no known historical figures or records of individuals named Tauriel prior to the 21st century. The character Tauriel from "The Hobbit" films remains the most notable and widely recognized bearer of this name to date.
It is worth noting that while Tauriel does not have a documented historical origin, the name has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among fans of Tolkien's works and the fantasy genre. Its inclusion in a major film franchise has likely contributed to its recognition and occasional usage as a modern given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tauriel over time
The chart below shows babies named Tauriel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tauriel, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tauriel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tauriel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4721 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Tauriel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tauriel in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tauriel was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tauriel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Tauriel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tauriel?
A feminine name of Sindarin origin meaning "Daughter of the Forest".
How many people are called Tauriel in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Tauriel across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.