Tara
Peaked at #35 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1939, Tara has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
Play with Tara
Not quite the name you're after? Generate nicknames and more, based on Tara.
Pick a style above and hit Generate to see AI-suggested nicknames.
Tara — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#35
in 1977
Current rank
#1021
in 2024
Years tracked
86
1939–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1939, Tara reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #35 nationally with 7,198 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #906 (2014) to #1021 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Tara ranks #1021 nationally for girls, with 247 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,021 | 247 |
| 2023 | #1,163 | 208 |
| 2022 | #1,061 | 240 |
| 2021 | #1,158 | 212 |
| 2020 | #1,164 | 201 |
| 2019 | #1,008 | 256 |
| 2018 | #1,033 | 250 |
| 2017 | #984 | 265 |
Tara — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1469
in 1972
Last ranked
#11409
in 1999
Years tracked
31
1962–1999
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Tara reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #1469 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Tara hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1999, when it stood at #11409.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #11,409 | 5 |
| 1994 | #6,305 | 9 |
| 1992 | #5,597 | 10 |
| 1991 | #5,884 | 9 |
| 1990 | #3,446 | 18 |
| 1989 | #3,314 | 18 |
| 1988 | #2,943 | 19 |
| 1987 | #2,714 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tara most popular?
Tara was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #35 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tara becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tara?
At least 176,033 babies have been recorded with the name Tara in the US since 1939, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
Looking for more name ideas like Tara? Try the Baby Name Generator or compare it against other names on the Name Trends hub.