Holding steady.
Popularity of Tarrin since 1970
Babies named Tarrin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 58 | 18 |
| 1990s | 27 | 56 |
| 2000s | 12 | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tarrin is a modern name first recorded in the U.S. in 1970, though it did not gain any notable traction. Its peak year of usage was 1993, yet even then it failed to reach the top 1,000, reflecting its status as a rare choice. Over the past decade, the name's trajectory has been stable, maintaining a low but consistent presence. Because it has not ranked in any year, there are no associated top states or one-in-N statistics. Tarrin exemplifies the trend of creating new names through sound and spelling variation, often blending familiar syllables without a specific meaning. As a result, it remains an uncommon and distinctive option for parents seeking a name that is modern and unisex.
Tarrin is a modern coinage, likely formed from the sound of the name Taryn or as a variant spelling of Tarin. It first appeared in the United States in the early 1970s and saw modest use during the 1990s. There is no known ancient or linguistic root; it is considered a creative respelling or invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taz
Sibling names for Tarrin
Names that share Tarrin's style, for a brother or sister.
