Tacarra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Spanish.
Name Census estimates that about 327 living Americans carry the first name Tacarra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tacarra today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tacarra births was 1982 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tacarra. 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
327
~ 1 in 1,048,178 Americans
Peak year
1982
38 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2010 SSA rank
#14,780
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Tacarra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tacarra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 218 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tacarra 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 Tacarra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tacarras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Michigan, Illinois recorded the most babies named Tacarra, while New York, Illinois, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tacarra
The name Tacarra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic languages, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period in parts of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Old Irish word "tacar," meaning "to gather" or "to collect," potentially referring to a person who had a talent for bringing people together or amassing knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tacarra can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the late 15th century. The entry from the year 1023 mentions a Tacarra mac Cináeda, who was likely a prominent figure in the region at that time, though details about their life and deeds have been lost to history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tacarra appears to have been particularly popular among Irish and Scottish noble families, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Tacarra Ó Néill, a 14th-century chieftain of the powerful Ó Néill dynasty in Ulster, who played a significant role in the ongoing conflicts between the Irish clans and the Anglo-Norman invaders.
In the 16th century, a Tacarra mac Domhnaill is mentioned in various Scottish historical records as a skilled diplomat and negotiator who helped facilitate peace between the warring clans of the Western Isles. His efforts were instrumental in bringing stability to the region during a tumultuous period.
Moving forward in time, the name Tacarra gained some prominence in the literary world with the publication of "The Poems of Tacarra Ní Chualáin" in 1795. Tacarra Ní Chualáin (1770-1845) was an Irish poet and storyteller renowned for her lyrical compositions and her ability to capture the essence of traditional Gaelic culture.
While the name Tacarra may have fallen out of widespread use in recent centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of Celtic naming traditions, carrying with it a sense of history, cultural significance, and the enduring spirit of those who bore it in centuries past.
People
Tacarra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tacarra 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
Tacarra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tacarra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 327 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tacarra 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 1,048,178 US residents.
Is Tacarra a common name?
We classify Tacarra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 343 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tacarra most popular?
The single biggest year for Tacarra was 1982, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tacarra is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tacarra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tacarra in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.