Total births
364
Girls' name · since 1961
Tarita
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 364 babies named Tarita, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 364
- total births
- 1961–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Tarita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 364 have been recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Tarita recorded 364 times among girls since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 1989.
- 364 total births
- 1961–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
364 girls have been named Tarita since 1961, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 364
- total births
- 1961–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Tarita was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
31 babies were named Tarita in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Tarita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tarita's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tarita at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Tarita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1989
- Peak year (1963)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Tarita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tarita's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Tarita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
167 births
- 1970s
1970s
130 births
- 1980s
1980s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 167 births (46% of all-time use).
Tarita by state
Where Tarita concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
Illinois share of Tarita's total US births 3.0%
Even split
11 of 364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarita? ▼
364 babies have been named Tarita since 1961. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1963 with 31 births.
When was Tarita most popular? ▼
Tarita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Tarita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarita are Illinois (11 births), Michigan (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Tarita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tarita since 1961 -- 29 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Tarita? ▼
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 Tarita's data
- Tarita's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 1980s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Taritas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Tarita
Nearby Names Like Tarita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarita
Tara Girl
#1018 175,812 births
Taryn Girl
#2517 25,698 births
Tarah Girl
#10434 4,737 births
Taraji Girl
#4277 2,764 births
Tarsha Girl
2,375 births
Compare Tarita side by side: Tarita vs Tara Tarita vs Taryn Tarita vs Tarah
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, 1961–1989 (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. "Tarita: Baby Name Since 1961 - 364 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarita. 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 Tarita 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.