Boy · #7,874 in 2026

Tarig

Name: Popularity of the name Tarig in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tarig, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,874

Peak Rank

#2,601 (1976)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1999

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#2601

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tarig

Tarig first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 16 Tarigs were born — ranking #2,601 that year. As of 2026, Tarig ranks #7,874 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Tarigs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tarig

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tarig is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Terug
Touareg
Trig
Trigg
Taric
Toric
Toerag
Trygg
Derek
Derrick
Derick
Derik

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarig

What does the name Tarig mean?

Tarig is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tarig in 2026?

In 2026, Tarig ranks #7,874 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Tarig most popular?

Tarig reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #2,601 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tarig most popular?

Tarig has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tarig.

Is Tarig a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tarig is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tarig?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tarig include Willia, Liberty, Ildefonso. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tarig

Tarig is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Tarig's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #2,601. Use the chart and map above to compare Tarig's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.