Holding steady.
Popularity of Tarren since 1970
Babies named Tarren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 16 |
| 1980s | 112 | 50 |
| 1990s | 93 | 180 |
| 2000s | 25 | 133 |
| 2010s | 0 | 57 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tarren is a modern, rare name first recorded in U.S. data in 1970. It never entered the top 1000, maintaining a stable trajectory of infrequent use. Its peak year was 1996, after which usage remained flat. The name is likely a creative respelling of Taryn or an adoption of the surname Tarren, and its meaning is disputed. Parents drawn to Tarren often appreciate its succinct, contemporary sound and its similarity to more popular names like Taryn or Darren.
Tarren is a modern coinage, likely a variant spelling of Taryn, itself a respelling of the Irish name Tara or a feminine form of the biblical Taran. It may also be derived from the English surname Tarren, which has multiple possible origins including Cornish and Welsh. The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1970, and saw a peak in 1996.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taz, Renn
Sibling names for Tarren
Names that share Tarren's style, for a brother or sister.
