Total births
66
Boys' name · since 1987
Tarquin
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Tarquin, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1987–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
66 boys have been named Tarquin since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tarquin recorded 66 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2014.
- 66 total births
- 1987–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
66 boys have been named Tarquin since 1987, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 66
- total births
- 1987–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tarquin was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tarquin in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Tarquin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tarquin's full recorded timeline at 2004, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tarquin at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Tarquin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2014
- Peak year (2004)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Tarquin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tarquin's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tarquin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
34 births
- 2010s
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 34 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarquin? ▼
66 babies have been named Tarquin since 1987. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 2004 with 12 births.
When was Tarquin most popular? ▼
Tarquin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
How long has the name Tarquin been used? ▼
Tarquin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 28 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Tarquin? ▼
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 Tarquin's data
- Tarquin's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2010s (16) -- 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 Tarquin
Nearby Names Like Tarquin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarquin
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 Tarquin side by side: Tarquin vs Tariq Tarquin vs Tarik Tarquin 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, 1987–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tarquin: Baby Name Since 1987 - 66 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarquin. 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 Tarquin 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.