Total births
397
Girls' name · since 1971
Tarnisha
Tarnisha has 397 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 397
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Tarnisha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 397 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarnisha has been recorded 397 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. 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 2000.
- 397 total births
- 1971–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
397 girls have been named Tarnisha since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 397
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tarnisha was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
36 babies were named Tarnisha in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Tarnisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tarnisha's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tarnisha at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tarnisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2000
- Peak year (1975)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Tarnisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tarnisha's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tarnisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
171 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s
1990s
86 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 171 births (43% of all-time use).
Tarnisha by state
Where Tarnisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.3% |
New York share of Tarnisha's total US births 2.5%
Even split
10 of 397 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarnisha? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 397 babies named Tarnisha. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 36 births.
When was Tarnisha most popular? ▼
Tarnisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Tarnisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarnisha are New York (10 births), Illinois (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Tarnisha been used? ▼
Records for Tarnisha go back to 1971, giving 30 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Tarnisha? ▼
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 Tarnisha's data
- Tarnisha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tarnishas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Tarnisha
Nearby Names Like Tarnisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarnisha
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 Tarnisha side by side: Tarnisha vs Tara Tarnisha vs Taryn Tarnisha 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, 1971–2000 (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. "Tarnisha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 397 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarnisha. 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 Tarnisha 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.