Holding steady.
Popularity of Taralee since 1960
Babies named Taralee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taralee is a modern compound name, first recorded in 1960. Its peak year was 1977, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, its popularity has remained stable but very low. The name did not appear in any top state lists, suggesting it was used sporadically across the country. As a blend of Tara and Lee, it fits a pattern of double-barreled or hyphenated names popular in the mid-20th century. Taralee remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with familiar components.
Taralee is a modern compound name, likely formed by blending the names Tara and Lee. Tara gained popularity in the mid-20th century, while Lee is a common middle or suffix element. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1960 and saw modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tara, Lee, Tari
Sibling names for Taralee
Names that share Taralee's style, for a brother or sister.
