Tarina
A feminine name derived from an Italian word meaning "evening".
Name Census estimates that about 732 living Americans carry the first name Tarina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tarina today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarina births was 1974 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarina. 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
732
~ 1 in 468,244 Americans
Peak year
1974
41 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,267
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Tarina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarina from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 301 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarina 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 Tarina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tarinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Michigan, New York recorded the most babies named Tarina, while New York, Michigan, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tarina
The name Tarina is believed to have its origins in the Finnish language, stemming from the word "tarina," which means "story" or "tale." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with storytelling or narration in its early usage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarina can be traced back to the 18th century in Finland, where it was primarily used as a feminine given name. During this time, Finnish culture placed a high value on oral traditions and folklore, which could explain the name's popularity and its ties to storytelling.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Tarina was Tarina Piispanen, a Finnish author and poet who lived from 1826 to 1895. Her works, which often drew inspiration from Finnish folklore and mythology, contributed significantly to the preservation and celebration of her country's cultural heritage.
Another prominent individual named Tarina was Tarina Kuusisto, a Finnish artist and illustrator born in 1947. Her intricate illustrations, which often accompanied children's books and fairy tales, brought many stories to life through her captivating visual narratives.
In the 19th century, the name Tarina gained some popularity outside of Finland, particularly in Sweden and other Nordic countries. One notable Swedish individual with this name was Tarina Lindström, a pioneering educator who lived from 1832 to 1917 and played a crucial role in establishing early childhood education programs in her country.
Moving into the 20th century, the name Tarina continued to appear across various cultural contexts. For instance, Tarina Patel was an Indian-born British author and activist who lived from 1915 to 2008. Her writings, which often explored themes of identity and social justice, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her time.
While the name Tarina has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has remained relatively modest compared to more widespread names. However, its connection to storytelling and the rich cultural heritage of Finland and the Nordic regions has secured its place as a unique and meaningful name with deep roots.
People
Tarina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarina 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
Tarina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 732 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarina 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 468,244 US residents.
Is Tarina a common name?
We classify Tarina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 803 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarina most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarina was 1974, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarina is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tarina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tarina 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.