Total births
537
Boys' name · since 1962
Tarence
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 537 babies named Tarence, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 537
- total births
- 1962–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Tarence is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 537 have been recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarence has been recorded 537 times among boys since 1962, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2011.
- 537 total births
- 1962–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
537 boys have been named Tarence since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 537
- total births
- 1962–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Tarence was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
20 babies were named Tarence in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Tarence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tarence splits its recorded history at 1986: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tarence at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Tarence popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2011
- Peak year (1985)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tarence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tarence's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Tarence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s
1970s
141 births
- 1980s
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
- 2000s
2000s
63 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 151 births (28% of all-time use).
How Tarence compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tarence's total volume
Tarence vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarence? ▼
537 babies have been named Tarence since 1962. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1985 with 20 births.
When was Tarence most popular? ▼
Tarence was most popular in the 1980s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Tarence been used? ▼
Tarence has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 50 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Tarence? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tariq, Tarik, Taron, Tarek, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tarence's data
- Tarence's decade-level peak was the 1980s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tarence
Nearby Names Like Tarence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarence
Tariq Boy
#1407 6,878 births
Tarik Boy
#3360 4,181 births
Taron Boy
#4009 2,726 births
Tarek Boy
#4104 2,278 births
Taran Boy
#3641 2,073 births
Compare Tarence side by side: Tarence vs Tariq Tarence vs Tarik Tarence vs Taron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1962–2011 (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. "Tarence: Baby Name Since 1962 - 537 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarence. 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 Tarence 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.