Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Tarryn since 1965
Babies named Tarryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 272 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Tarryn is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1965, during a period when creative spellings and new combinations were on the rise. It reached its peak usage in 1989 but has been steadily falling in popularity since the mid-1990s. Despite never entering the Top 1000 nationwide, Tarryn reflects a broader trend of names ending in -yn that emerged in the late 20th century. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating its sparse but widespread use.
Tarryn is a modern coinage that first appeared in the mid-20th century. It may have been influenced by the name Taryn, which itself emerged in the 1950s, possibly as a blend of Tara and Erin or as a feminine variant of the Irish name Tadhg. Tarryn follows a pattern of invented names ending with -yn or -in that became popular in the United States during the latter half of the 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tary, Taz, Ryn
Sibling names for Tarryn
Names that share Tarryn's style, for a brother or sister.
