Boy · #5,123 in 2026

Tarrus

Leucosolenia is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Leucosoleniidae. Species of this genus usually appear as groups of curved vases, up to 2 cm long, each ending in an osculum. The overall shape is sometimes likened to a tiny bunch of bananas.

Current Rank
#5,123
Peak Rank
#4,797 (1975)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1975
First Year
1977
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#4797
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
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Meaning & Origin of Tarrus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Leucosolenia is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Leucosoleniidae. Species of this genus usually appear as groups of curved vases, up to 2 cm long, each ending in an osculum. The overall shape is sometimes likened to a tiny bunch of bananas.

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The Story of Tarrus

Tarrus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 6 Tarruss were born — ranking #4,797 that year. As of 2026, Tarrus ranks #5,123 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tarruss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tarrus

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarrus

What does the name Tarrus mean?
Leucosolenia is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Leucosoleniidae. Species of this genus usually appear as groups of curved vases, up to 2 cm long, each ending in an osculum. The overall shape is sometimes likened to a tiny bunch of bananas.
How popular is Tarrus in 2026?
In 2026, Tarrus ranks #5,123 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tarrus most popular?
Tarrus reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #4,797 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tarrus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tarrus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tarrus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tarrus include Arcangelo, Rayme, Antonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tarrus

Tarrus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Tarrus's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #4,797. Use the chart and map above to compare Tarrus'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.