Tarez
Persian name meaning "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Tarez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tarez today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarez births was 1997 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarez. 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
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
1997
11 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,903
Tracked since 1985
Census
Tarez in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 156 people with the first name Tarez, which placed it at #44,397 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
#44,397
National first-name rank
People counted
156
156 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
82.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tarez
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarez is Black at 82.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Tarez 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 Tarez at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.7% · 129
- White9.0% · 14
- Two or more races5.1% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Popularity
Tarez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarez from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarez 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 Tarez 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 Tarez
The given name Tarez is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "Tariq," which translates to "the morning star" or "the brilliant one." This name holds deep cultural significance in the Islamic world and was particularly prevalent in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
During the medieval period, the name Tarez was often associated with learned scholars, poets, and intellectuals. It was a name bestowed upon individuals who exhibited brilliance and a thirst for knowledge. Historical records from this era suggest that the name was widely used across the Arabian Peninsula, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Tarez can be found in the literary works of renowned Arab poets from the 9th and 10th centuries. These poets often used the name as a metaphor for intellectual prowess and enlightenment, reflecting the high regard in which individuals bearing this name were held.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tarez. One such individual was Tarez al-Andalusi (1009-1093), a renowned scholar and mathematician from Cordoba, Spain. His contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy were widely recognized and influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Tarez ibn al-Khatib (1313-1374), a celebrated historian and statesman from Granada, Spain. His detailed chronicles of the Nasrid dynasty and the city of Granada are considered invaluable historical resources, providing insights into the culture and politics of that era.
In the realm of literature, Tarez al-Mutanabbi (915-965) stands out as one of the most celebrated Arabic poets of all time. His poetic works, which often explored themes of courage, honor, and the pursuit of knowledge, have left an indelible mark on Arabic literature and culture.
Moving forward in history, Tarez al-Ghazali (1058-1111) was a renowned Islamic scholar, philosopher, and theologian. His influential writings, such as "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and continue to be studied and revered by scholars worldwide.
Lastly, Tarez al-Razi (865-925), a Persian polymath, stands as a testament to the versatility and brilliance associated with the name. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and physics, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic science.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Tarez throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where they lived and worked.
People
Tarez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarez 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
Tarez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarez 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 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Tarez a common name?
We classify Tarez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarez most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarez was 1997, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarez is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tarez in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 156 people with the name Tarez, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,397 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 Tarez 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 Tarez?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Tarez on both sides of the split. Of the 163 people counted with this name, 125 were male (76.7%) and 38 were female (23.3%). 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 Tarez?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarez is Black at 82.7%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Tarez most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tarez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.7% (129 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 Tarez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tarez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tarez 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 Tarez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tarez 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 Tarez 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 Tarez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.