Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1962
Tarolyn
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Tarolyn, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1962–1970
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Tarolyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 16 have been recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarolyn has been recorded 16 times among girls since 1962, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 1970.
- 16 total births
- 1962–1970 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Tarolyn since 1962, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1970.
- 16
- total births
- 1962–1970
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Tarolyn was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
6 babies were named Tarolyn in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Tarolyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tarolyn's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tarolyn at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Tarolyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1970
- Peak year (1962)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Tarolyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tarolyn's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Tarolyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarolyn? ▼
16 babies have been named Tarolyn since 1962. It was last recorded in 1970. The peak year was 1962 with 6 births.
When was Tarolyn most popular? ▼
Tarolyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Tarolyn been used? ▼
Tarolyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 9 years of data through 1970.
What names are similar to Tarolyn? ▼
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 Tarolyn's data
- Tarolyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tarolyn
Nearby Names Like Tarolyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarolyn
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 Tarolyn side by side: Tarolyn vs Tara Tarolyn vs Taryn Tarolyn vs Tarah
Related Names
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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, 1962–1970 (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. "Tarolyn: Baby Name Since 1962 - 16 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarolyn. 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 Tarolyn 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.