Holding steady.
Popularity of Tacarra since 1981
Babies named Tacarra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 218 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tacarra is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, during a period when creatively spelled names with double consonants were fashionable. Its peak year was 1982, but it never entered the top 1,000 and has maintained a low but stable trajectory since. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls, and its formation follows the pattern of other invented names from that era, such as Takara or Nikki. While its exact origin is uncertain, Tacarra reflects a broader trend of American naming innovation in the late 20th century, where parents combined pleasing sounds to craft distinctive identities.
Tacarra first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, coinciding with a trend of names using the stylish 'c-' and double-'r' sounds. It may have been influenced by names like Takara or Nikki, or created as a unique coinage. The name saw brief popularity in the early 1980s, with its peak in 1982, after which usage declined sharply.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taca, Cara, Tacky
Sibling names for Tacarra
Names that share Tacarra's style, for a brother or sister.
