Total births
23
Boys' name · since 1983
Tarif
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Tarif, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1983–1997
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Tarif is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 23 have been recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Tarif recorded 23 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1983 to 1997.
- 23 total births
- 1983–1997 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 boys have been named Tarif since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1997.
- 23
- total births
- 1983–1997
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Tarif was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
7 babies were named Tarif in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Tarif's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tarif splits its recorded history at 1995: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tarif at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Tarif popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1997
- Peak year (1994)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Tarif by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tarif's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Tarif births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 18 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarif? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 23 babies named Tarif. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 7 births.
When was Tarif most popular? ▼
Tarif was most popular in the 1990s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Tarif been used? ▼
Records for Tarif go back to 1983, giving 15 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Tarif? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Tarif
Nearby Names Like Tarif
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarif
Tariq Boy
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Tarik Boy
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Taron Boy
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Tarek Boy
#4104 2,278 births
Taran Boy
#3641 2,073 births
Compare Tarif side by side: Tarif vs Tariq Tarif vs Tarik Tarif vs Taron
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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, 1983–1997 (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. "Tarif: Baby Name Since 1983 - 23 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarif. 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 Tarif 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.