Tacari
An invented name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the first name Tacari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Tacari today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tacari births was 2013 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tacari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
219
~ 1 in 1,565,088 Americans
Peak year
2013
23 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,740
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Tacari
Tacari leans heavily male at 84.6% of total registrations, but 34 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tacari as a male name
- Ranked #10,740 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (16 births)
Tacari as a female name
- Ranked #15,353 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2013 (7 births)
Popularity
Tacari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tacari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 127 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tacari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tacari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tacari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tacari
The name Tacari has its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Avestan word "tak-ara," which translates to "swift runner" or "one who moves swiftly." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals renowned for their speed and agility, either in battle or in sporting events.
During the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Tacari appeared in several cuneiform inscriptions and historical records. One notable mention is found in the Behistun Inscription, carved into a rock face by the order of King Darius the Great. This inscription lists the various provinces and territories under Achaemenid rule, and the name Tacari is mentioned as a regional governor or official.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Tacari was a Persian warrior who lived during the reign of Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE. Historical accounts describe him as a skilled archer and horseman, renowned for his bravery and prowess on the battlefield. Unfortunately, few other details about his life and exploits have survived through the centuries.
In the 4th century BCE, a philosopher and scholar named Tacari of Susa gained recognition for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. He is credited with developing new methods for calculating celestial movements and predicting eclipses, which influenced the scientific advancements of his time.
Another notable figure was Tacari ibn Khuzayma, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on the subject, including "Kitab al-Sahih," a collection of hadith (prophetic traditions) that became a seminal text in Sunni Islam.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from 224 CE to 651 CE, a prominent military commander named Tacari played a crucial role in the defense of the empire against invading forces. He is said to have led numerous successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and other adversaries, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and fearless leader.
In more recent history, Tacari Riviero (1920-1998) was a renowned Cuban painter and sculptor, known for his vibrant depictions of Caribbean life and culture. His works often featured scenes of daily life, celebrations, and traditional customs, capturing the essence of his homeland's rich heritage.
While the name Tacari has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and been adopted by various societies throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to its meaning.
People
Tacari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tacari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tacari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tacari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 219 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tacari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,565,088 US residents.
Is Tacari a common name?
We classify Tacari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tacari most popular?
The single biggest year for Tacari was 2013, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tacari is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tacari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tacari a male name?
Yes, 84.6% of people registered as Tacari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tacari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tacari in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tacari can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Tacari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.