Total births
231
Boys' name · since 1971
Tarius
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 231 babies named Tarius, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 231
- total births
- 1971–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
231 boys have been named Tarius since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarius has been recorded 231 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2019.
- 231 total births
- 1971–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
231 boys have been named Tarius since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 231
- total births
- 1971–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Tarius was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
14 babies were named Tarius in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Tarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tarius's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tarius at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2019
- Peak year (1996)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Tarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tarius's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Tarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
56 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
56 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 69 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarius? ▼
231 babies have been named Tarius since 1971. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1996 with 14 births.
When was Tarius most popular? ▼
Tarius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Tarius been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tarius since 1971 -- 49 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Tarius? ▼
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 Tarius's data
- Tarius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 16 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 Tarius
Nearby Names Like Tarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarius
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 Tarius side by side: Tarius vs Tariq Tarius vs Tarik Tarius 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, 1971–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tarius: Baby Name Since 1971 - 231 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarius. 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 Tarius 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.