Declining since 1986, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Taryn since 1953
Babies named Taryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 612 |
| 1960s | 522 |
| 1970s | 2,416 |
| 1980s | 5,745 |
| 1990s | 6,576 |
| 2000s | 6,500 |
| 2010s | 2,837 |
| 2020s | 490 |
Meaning & origin
Taryn is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1953, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating new names by blending sounds or adding suffixes. It reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking its highest, and has been declining steadily since 1986. Today, approximately 1 in 35,717 girls are named Taryn, placing it at rank 3,389 in 2025. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania and Texas, suggesting a regional preference. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it likely derives from the Irish Tara or is an invented name, fitting the pattern of names like Jocelyn and Carolyn that use the -yn ending.
Taryn first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely arising as a modern coinage or a variant of the Irish name Tara, which derives from the Hill of Tara, an ancient royal site. It may also have been influenced by the fashionable -yn suffix seen in names like Jocelyn or Carolyn. The name gained modest popularity in the 1980s and has since declined.
Where Taryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tary, Ryn, T
Sibling names for Taryn
Names that share Taryn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Keira, Brianna, Megan, Alyssa, Jenna, Shalyn, Brieanna, Cambree, Jenell, Kacee, Kaeli, Keren, Korin, Tari, Calyn, Catrice, Charelle, Charnell, Chelby, Corynn, Daelynn, Darrielle, Kamry, Klynn, Korrine, Kurstin, Kyleen, Laryn, Lesleigh, Makinzie, Saron, Searra, Shalee, Trany, Tyanne, Tylisha, Whitlee, Amberle, Brionne, Corryn, Farryn, Johnnae, Kayann, Kindal, Saryn, Shallon, Shaynna, Tamula, Tauni, Tristine, Turkessa, Tylene, Donyel, Caran, Charell, Charnay, Cyndal, Cyndel, Darchelle, Devony, Farrin, Jadelin, Jarica, Jorryn, Kacelyn, Karmon, Karysa, Kenlyn, Larin, Larren, Lenzi, Maitlyn, Mykelle, Randilyn, Sabryn, Shayle, Shelise, Taneal, Taneil, Tarena, Tarnesha, Tennile, Tericka, Terralyn, Tonji, Tyrea, Tyronza
Brothers: Derek, Brendan, Corey, Trevor, Kyle, Cyle, Dallen, Danell, Tyren, Arnell, Dalyn, Darris, Dereon, Kaylon, Taurean, Torian, Tyran, Tyrek, Tyrel, Branton, Braydn, Bretton, Chevon, Corwyn, Deavon, Derin, Garen, Gerrod, Keldon, Tarrence, Teron, Terrick, Torrell, Torrian, Travin, Tylon, Tyrelle, Tyrrell, Byrant, Cleavon, Darelle, Darvell, Gared, Garyn, Jarian, Jarrick, Jayvyn, Jerran, Jeryn, Kairon, Kandon, Marwin, Randen, Tayon, Terelle, Therron, Tramayne, Tramon, Treavon, Dreon, Tyton, Aydian, Beric, Cardale, Carron, Dareion, Darryon, Jaryan, Keland, Laronn, Marbin, Raevon, Sherrick, Taesean, Taiven, Tanyon, Tayron, Travoris, Tymel, Tyrann
Names like Taryn
Names whose popularity has moved with Taryn's over the last 50 years.
