Total births
285
Boys' name · since 1988
Taariq
Taariq has 285 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12867
- among boys today
- 285
- born since 1988
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Taariq is the #12867 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 285 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Taariq recorded 285 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #12867 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2024.
- #12867 among boys today
- 285 born since 1988
- 1990s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taariq is currently the #12867 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 285 born since 1988, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12867
- among boys today
- 285
- born since 1988
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Taariq vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12867
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Taariq was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
18 babies were named Taariq in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Taariq compares
285 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Taariq's all-time total is 22% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taariq | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 285 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Taariq's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Taariq's full recorded timeline at 2003, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Taariq at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#12,867
Active since
1988
Taariq popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (1999)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Taariq by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Taariq's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Taariq births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
78 births
- 2010s
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 134 births (47% of all-time use).
Taariq by state
Where Taariq concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 17 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
New York share of Taariq's total US births 6.0%
Even split
17 of 285 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taariq? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 285 babies named Taariq. Today it holds rank #12867 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 18 births.
When was Taariq most popular? ▼
Taariq was most popular in the 1990s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Taariq most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taariq are New York (17 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Taariq been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taariq since 1988 -- 37 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Taariq? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taavi, Taaj, Taahir, Taalib, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taariq's data
- Taariq's decade-level peak was the 1990s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Taariqs (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taariq
Nearby Names Like Taariq
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taariq
Taavi Boy
#7124 219 births
Taaj Boy
90 births
Taahir Boy
88 births
Taalib Boy
22 births
Taavon Boy
17 births
Compare Taariq side by side: Taariq vs Taavi Taariq vs Taaj Taariq vs Taahir
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Quamaine #12869
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Hyder #12864
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Zakk #12870
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Chrishon #12863
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taariq: #12867 Boys' Name - 285 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taariq. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taariq draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.