Tarin
An English language word of unknown origin meaning woods or forest.
Name Census estimates that about 1,157 living Americans carry the first name Tarin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Tarin today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarin births was 1985 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tarin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 296,244 Americans
Peak year
1985
78 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,615
Tracked since 1954
Census
Tarin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,225 people with the first name Tarin, which placed it at #10,729 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,729
National first-name rank
People counted
1.2K
1,225 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tarin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarin is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (8.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tarin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tarin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.6% · 791
- Black or African American11.5% · 141
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 107
- Two or more races7.3% · 90
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.7% · 82
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 14
Gender
Gender distribution for Tarin
Tarin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,209 total registrations, 322 (26.6%) were male and 887 (73.4%) were female.
Tarin as a male name
- Ranked #10,615 in 2018
- 7 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2008 (19 births)
Tarin as a female name
- Ranked #18,180 in 2017
- 5 female births in 2017
- Peak: 1985 (73 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Tarin on both sides of the split. Of the 1,224 people counted with this name, 338 were male (27.6%) and 886 were female (72.4%).
Popularity
Tarin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarin from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 388 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tarin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tarins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Michigan recorded the most babies named Tarin, while New York, Michigan, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tarin
The name Tarin has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to the ancient Persian empires of the Middle East. It is derived from the Persian word "tar," which means "date palm" or "date tree." In Persian mythology and literature, the date palm was revered as a symbol of fertility, prosperity, and new life.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tarin can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, Tarin is mentioned as a minor character, though the specific details surrounding this individual are somewhat unclear.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Tarin gained popularity among Persian nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure bearing this name was Tarin al-Mulk, a powerful vizier (minister) who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century AD. His influence and political acumen played a significant role in shaping the empire's policies and administration.
As the Persian cultural influence spread across various regions, the name Tarin also found its way into other languages and cultures. In the Indian subcontinent, for instance, the name Tarin has been used by both Muslims and Hindus, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tarin in the Indian subcontinent can be found in the 16th century, when Tarin Khan, a prominent military commander, served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His bravery and military prowess earned him a reputation as a skilled warrior.
In more recent times, several notable individuals have borne the name Tarin, including Tarin Kowt (1804-1888), a renowned Afghan poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of Afghanistan.
Another figure of note is Tarin Browning (1930-2010), an American author and journalist who gained recognition for her works on social and political issues, particularly those related to women's rights and social justice.
Additionally, the name Tarin has been associated with various artistic and creative fields. For instance, Tarin Srithumsiri (born 1968) is a Thai film director and screenwriter, known for her thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works exploring societal issues.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tarin throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Tarin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tarin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,157 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 296,244 US residents.
Is Tarin a common name?
We classify Tarin as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,209 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarin most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarin was 1985, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarin is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tarin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,225 people with the name Tarin, or 0.41 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,729 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tarin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tarin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Tarin on both sides of the split. Of the 1,224 people counted with this name, 338 were male (27.6%) and 886 were female (72.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tarin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarin is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (8.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tarin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Tarin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.6% (791 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tarin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tarin a female name?
Yes, 73.4% of people registered as Tarin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tarin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tarin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tarin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Tarin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.