Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1972
Tarrant
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Tarrant, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1972–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Tarrant sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 44 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Tarrant recorded 44 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2016.
- 44 total births
- 1972–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Tarrant since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 44
- total births
- 1972–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tarrant was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tarrant in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Tarrant's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tarrant splits its recorded history at 1992: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tarrant at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tarrant popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2016
- Peak year (1998)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tarrant by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tarrant's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tarrant births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
23 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 23 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarrant? ▼
44 babies have been named Tarrant since 1972. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1998 with 8 births.
When was Tarrant most popular? ▼
Tarrant was most popular in the 1990s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Tarrant been used? ▼
Tarrant has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 45 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Tarrant? ▼
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 Tarrant's data
- Tarrant's decade-level peak was the 1990s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 5 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 Tarrant
Nearby Names Like Tarrant
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarrant
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 Tarrant side by side: Tarrant vs Tariq Tarrant vs Tarik Tarrant 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, 1972–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tarrant: Baby Name Since 1972 - 44 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarrant. 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 Tarrant 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.