Taren
A Scandinavian name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to thunder.
Name Census estimates that about 1,599 living Americans carry the first name Taren. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Taren today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taren births was 1982 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taren. 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
- • Taren was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
1.6K
~ 1 in 214,355 Americans
Peak year
1982
104 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,088
Tracked since 1953
Gender
Gender distribution for Taren
Taren is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,682 total registrations, 505 (30.0%) were male and 1,177 (70.0%) were female.
Taren as a male name
- Ranked #14,088 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2005 (23 births)
Taren as a female name
- Ranked #17,496 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1982 (98 births)
Popularity
Taren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taren from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 574 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
Taren 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 Taren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tarens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Taren, while Oklahoma, Georgia, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taren
The name Taren has its origins in ancient Persian culture, dating back to the Achaemenid Empire which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Asia between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. It is derived from the Old Persian word "taran," which means "star" or "celestial body."
In ancient Zoroastrian mythology, stars were revered as divine beings and symbols of light and wisdom. The name Taren was often given to children in the hope that they would possess the qualities associated with the stars, such as brilliance, guidance, and illumination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taren can be found in the Avestan texts, the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism. These ancient texts mention a legendary figure named Taren, who was said to have been a wise and virtuous ruler during the reign of the mythical king Haosravah.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Taren. In the 9th century CE, Taren ibn Husayn was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary movements.
During the 12th century, Taren al-Khatib was a celebrated Arab poet and writer from Baghdad, known for his intricate and powerful verses that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
In the 16th century, Taren Sahib was a revered Sikh warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in defending the faith against oppression and persecution. He is remembered for his bravery and unwavering devotion to his beliefs.
Another noteworthy figure was Taren Singh, an 18th-century Sikh ruler and military commander who governed the princely state of Patiala in present-day India. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to promote education and cultural development within his realm.
In more recent times, Taren Kapoor was a renowned Indian actress and dancer who graced the silver screen in the mid-20th century. Born in 1923, she was celebrated for her graceful performances and her ability to bring depth and emotion to her roles.
People
Taren + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,599 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taren 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 214,355 US residents.
Is Taren a common name?
We classify Taren as "Rare". It ranks above 92.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,682 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taren most popular?
The single biggest year for Taren was 1982, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taren is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taren a female name?
Yes, 70.0% of people registered as Taren 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.