Taree
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "palm tree".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Taree. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Taree today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taree births was 1970 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taree. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Taree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1970
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1983 SSA rank
#7,213
Tracked since 1970
Census
Taree in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 142 people with the first name Taree, which placed it at #46,696 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,696
National first-name rank
People counted
142
142 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
54.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taree
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taree is Black at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (33.8%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Taree described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Taree at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American54.2% · 77
- White33.8% · 48
- Two or more races3.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Taree
Taree is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Taree as a male name
- Ranked #7,213 in 1983
- 5 male births in 1983
- Peak: 1983 (5 births)
Taree as a female name
- Ranked #12,304 in 1985
- 5 female births in 1985
- Peak: 1970 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Taree on both sides of the split. Of the 132 people counted with this name, 39 were male (29.5%) and 93 were female (70.5%).
Popularity
Taree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taree from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taree 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 Taree 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 Taree
The name Taree is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is thought to be derived from the word "tara," which means "star" or "protector." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals in ancient times as a symbol of protection or as a representation of the celestial bodies.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Taree can be found in the ancient Hindu texts, the Puranas, which date back to the 3rd or 4th century CE. In these texts, the name is associated with various deities and celestial beings, further reinforcing its connection to the stars and heavenly bodies.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Taree. One of the earliest recorded examples is Taree Shivaji, a renowned Indian warrior and military leader who lived in the 17th century (1630-1680). He played a significant role in the establishment of the Maratha Empire and is renowned for his strategic military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent figure was Taree Govind Singha, a 19th-century Indian poet and writer (1809-1872). He is celebrated for his contributions to the Assamese literary tradition and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature.
In the realm of art, Taree Devi (1858-1923) was a celebrated Indian painter and one of the few female artists of her time. She is renowned for her portraiture and her depictions of Hindu mythology and religious themes.
Moving to more recent times, Taree Singh (1915-1967) was an Indian field hockey player who represented his country in the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics. He was part of the team that won the gold medal in 1936, contributing to India's rich history in the sport.
Lastly, Taree Westover (born 1986) is a contemporary American author and educator. Her memoir, "Educated," which chronicles her journey from a survivalist upbringing to obtaining a formal education, has received critical acclaim and numerous awards.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Taree, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and diverse representations across various fields and eras.
People
Taree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taree 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
Taree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taree 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Taree a common name?
We classify Taree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taree most popular?
The single biggest year for Taree was 1970, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taree is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Taree in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 142 people with the name Taree, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,696 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Taree in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Taree?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Taree on both sides of the split. Of the 132 people counted with this name, 39 were male (29.5%) and 93 were female (70.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Taree?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taree is Black at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (33.8%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Taree most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Taree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.2% (77 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Taree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taree a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Taree 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.
Is Taree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taree 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 Taree 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.
How many people are named Taree?
Find out how many people share the name Taree on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.