Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1969
Tarris
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 92 babies named Tarris, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 1969–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
92 boys have been named Tarris since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarris has been recorded 92 times among boys since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1969 to 2001.
- 92 total births
- 1969–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Tarris since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 92
- total births
- 1969–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tarris was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
11 babies were named Tarris in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Tarris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tarris's full recorded timeline at 1980, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tarris at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tarris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2001
- Peak year (1973)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Tarris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tarris's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tarris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (43% of all-time use).
Tarris by state
Where Tarris concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 5.4% |
Florida share of Tarris's total US births 5.4%
5 of 92 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tarris? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 92 babies named Tarris. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 11 births.
When was Tarris most popular? ▼
Tarris was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Tarris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tarris are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Tarris been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tarris since 1969 -- 33 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Tarris? ▼
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 Tarris's data
- Tarris's decade-level peak was the 1970s (40 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.
- Florida records the most Tarriss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Tarris
Nearby Names Like Tarris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tarris
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 Tarris side by side: Tarris vs Tariq Tarris vs Tarik Tarris 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, 1969–2001 (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. "Tarris: Baby Name Since 1969 - 92 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tarris. 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 Tarris 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.