Tarik
boy name#3240 in 2025Tarik entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #795 in 1978, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
#3240
rank today
#795
peak (1978)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3966 |
| 1960s | #2634 |
| 1970s | #1027 |
| 1980s | #1203 |
| 1990s | #1040 |
| 2000s | #1783 |
| 2010s | #2551 |
| 2020s | #3177 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tarik has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Tarik are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tarik alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tarik in 2025?
- Tarik ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tarik most popular?
- Tarik peaked in 1978, reaching #795 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tarik with classmates?
- Tarik will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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