Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Tarrance

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#1,655 (1980)

Total Babies

898

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2019

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#1655

Peak Rank

898

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tarrance

Tarrance first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 35 Tarrances were born — ranking #1,655 that year. As of 2026, Tarrance ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 898 Tarrances have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Tarrance

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

Torrance
Torrence
Terrance
Terrence
Terence
Torrens
Tolerance
Tarran
Dorrance
Tarrace
Tarrants
Tarriance

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarrance

What does the name Tarrance mean?

Tarrance is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tarrance in 2026?

In 2026, Tarrance ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tarrance most popular?

Tarrance reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #1,655 that year with 35 babies given the name.

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

Tarrance has historically been most popular in Alabama, Florida, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tarrance.

Is Tarrance a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tarrance?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tarrance include Aren, Tonny, Salim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tarrance

Tarrance is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 898 births in the dataset. Tarrance's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #1,655. Use the chart and map above to compare Tarrance'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.