Tariq
boy name#1585 in 2025Tariq entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #444 in 1998, ranks #1585 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1963–2025
#1585
rank today
#444
peak (1998)
107
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3870 |
| 1970s | #1791 |
| 1980s | #1222 |
| 1990s | #828 |
| 2000s | #986 |
| 2010s | #1463 |
| 2020s | #1390 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tariq has been most popular in FL, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Tariq are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tariq alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tariq in 2025?
- Tariq ranks #1585 among US boy names in 2025, with 107 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tariq most popular?
- Tariq peaked in 1998, reaching #444 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tariq with classmates?
- Tariq will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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