Unisex · #12,153 in 2026

Tarren

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#2,747 (1996)
Total Babies
436
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,620 (230 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,747 (436 total)
👦As Boy Name
1970
First Year
2018
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#2747
Peak Rank
436
Total Count
38
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
2005
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#3620
Peak Rank
230
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Tarren

As a girl name

Tarren first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 22 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 23 Tarrens were born — ranking #3,620 that year. As of 2026, Tarren ranks #13,009 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 230 Tarrens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tarren first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 27 Tarrens were born — ranking #2,747 that year. As of 2026, Tarren ranks #12,153 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 436 Tarrens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tarren

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarren

What does the name Tarren mean?
Tarren is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tarren in 2026?
In 2026, Tarren ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tarren most popular?
Tarren reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #2,747 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tarren most popular?
Tarren has historically been most popular in Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tarren.
Is Tarren a unisex name?
Yes — Tarren is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Tarrens assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tarren?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tarren include Melchor, Edilberto, Keonta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tarren

Tarren is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 436 births in the dataset. Tarren's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #2,747. Use the chart and map above to compare Tarren'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.