Tara
girl name#844 in 2025Tara entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #35 in 1977, ranks #844 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1939–2025
#844
rank today
#35
peak (1977)
322
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3429 |
| 1940s | #1576 |
| 1950s | #596 |
| 1960s | #242 |
| 1970s | #43 |
| 1980s | #55 |
| 1990s | #150 |
| 2000s | #412 |
| 2010s | #919 |
| 2020s | #1067 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tara has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 169,000 people named Tara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tara alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tara in 2025?
- Tara ranks #844 among US girl names in 2025, with 322 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tara most popular?
- Tara peaked in 1977, reaching #35 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tara with classmates?
- Tara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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