Total births
887
Unisex name · since 1954
Tarin
887 babies named Tarin in U.S. Social Security records since 1954, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 887
- total births
- 1954–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Tarin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 887 recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Tarin recorded 887 times among girls since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2017.
- 887 total births
- 1954–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
887 girls have been named Tarin since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 887
- total births
- 1954–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Tarin was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
73 babies were named Tarin in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Tarin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tarin splits its recorded history at 1990: 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 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 73 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tarin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Tarin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2017
- Peak year (1985)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Tarin popularity over time - boys
322 total births recorded since 1974 (Tarin as boys' name)
Tarin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tarin's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Tarin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 90
1970s
90 births
- 1980s
1980s
365 births
- 1990s
1990s
253 births
- 2000s 139
2000s
139 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 365 births (41% of all-time use).
How Tarin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tarin's total volume
Tarin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tarin by state
Where Tarin concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 63 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.2% |
California share of Tarin's total US births 7.1%
Even split
63 of 887 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarin? ▼
887 babies have been named Tarin since 1954. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1985 with 73 births.
When was Tarin most popular? ▼
Tarin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Tarin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarin are California (63 births), Texas (14 births), Michigan (11 births).
Is Tarin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tarin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 887 births, and as a boy's name it has 322 births.
How long has the name Tarin been used? ▼
Records for Tarin go back to 1954, giving 64 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Tarin? ▼
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 Tarin's data
- Tarin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (365 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tarins (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tarin
Nearby Names Like Tarin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarin
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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 Tarin side by side: Tarin vs Tara Tarin vs Taryn Tarin 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, 1954–2017 (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. "Tarin: Baby Name Since 1954 - 887 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarin. 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 Tarin 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.