Total births
280
Girls' name · since 1950
Tarri
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 280 babies named Tarri, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 280
- total births
- 1950–1980
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Tarri is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 280 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarri has been recorded 280 times among girls since 1950, 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 1950 to 1980.
- 280 total births
- 1950–1980 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
280 girls have been named Tarri since 1950, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1980.
- 280
- total births
- 1950–1980
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Tarri was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
22 babies were named Tarri in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Tarri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tarri's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tarri at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Tarri popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1980
- Peak year (1959)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Tarri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tarri's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Tarri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
82 births
- 1960s
1960s
126 births
- 1970s
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 126 births (45% of all-time use).
Tarri by state
Where Tarri concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.8% |
Michigan share of Tarri's total US births 1.8%
5 of 280 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarri? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 280 babies named Tarri. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1959, with 22 births.
When was Tarri most popular? ▼
Tarri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Tarri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarri are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Tarri been used? ▼
Records for Tarri go back to 1950, giving 31 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Tarri? ▼
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 Tarri's data
- Tarri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Tarris (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Tarri
Nearby Names Like Tarri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarri
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 Tarri side by side: Tarri vs Tara Tarri vs Taryn Tarri vs Tarah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1950–1980 (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. "Tarri: Baby Name Since 1950 - 280 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarri. 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 Tarri 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 June 2026.