Total births
207
Girls' name · since 1960
Taralee
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 207 babies named Taralee, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 207
- total births
- 1960–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Taralee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 207 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Taralee recorded 207 times among girls since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2016.
- 207 total births
- 1960–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
207 girls have been named Taralee since 1960, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 207
- total births
- 1960–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Taralee was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
15 babies were named Taralee in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Taralee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Taralee's full recorded timeline at 1980, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1960, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Taralee at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Taralee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2016
- Peak year (1980)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Taralee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Taralee's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Taralee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 105 births (51% of all-time use).
Taralee by state
Where Taralee concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Utah | | 5 | 2.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Taralee's total US births 2.4%
Even split
5 of 207 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taralee? ▼
207 babies have been named Taralee since 1960. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1980 with 15 births.
When was Taralee most popular? ▼
Taralee was most popular in the 1970s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Taralee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taralee are Pennsylvania (5 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Taralee been used? ▼
Taralee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 57 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Taralee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tara, Taryn, Tarah, Taraji, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taralee's data
- Taralee's decade-level peak was the 1970s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Taralees (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Taralee
Nearby Names Like Taralee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taralee
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Taryn Girl
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Tarah Girl
#10434 4,737 births
Taraji Girl
#4277 2,764 births
Tarsha Girl
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Compare Taralee side by side: Taralee vs Tara Taralee vs Taryn Taralee vs Tarah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1960–2016 (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. "Taralee: Baby Name Since 1960 - 207 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taralee. 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 Taralee 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 July 2026.