Tarry
boy nameTarry entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #1788 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#1788
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2492 |
| 1950s | #2548 |
| 1960s | #2352 |
| 1970s | #4214 |
| 1980s | #5694 |
| 1990s | #7660 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Tarry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tarry alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tarry in 2025?
- Tarry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tarry most popular?
- Tarry peaked in 1968, reaching #1788 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tarry with classmates?
- Tarry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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