Tarlo
An invented name, possibly meaning "high meadow" or "ascending field".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tarlo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tarlo today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarlo births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarlo. 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 Tarlo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,949
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Tarlo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarlo 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 Tarlo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tarlo
The given name Tarlo has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the word "tāla," which means "rhythm" or "beat." In Hindu culture, tāla is an important concept in music, poetry, and dance, representing the underlying rhythm or meter.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tarlo can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic. In this text, Tarlo is mentioned as the name of a musician who was renowned for his mastery of the veena, a plucked string instrument. This suggests that the name may have been associated with musical talent or artistry in its earliest days.
During the medieval period, the name Tarlo appeared in various literary works and historical records across the Indian subcontinent. It was particularly prevalent in regions where Sanskrit was a prominent language, such as present-day North and Central India.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Tarlo was a 12th-century poet and scholar from the Deccan region of India. Tarlo Bhatta was renowned for his works in Sanskrit literature and philosophy, and his writings on the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy were highly influential.
In the 16th century, Tarlo Mal was a prominent musician and composer who served at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His compositions, which blended Indian and Persian musical traditions, were highly regarded and contributed to the rich cultural exchange during the Mughal era.
Moving forward in history, Tarlo Singh was a courageous warrior and military leader who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He led his forces with bravery and strategic acumen, earning respect from both allies and adversaries.
Another notable figure named Tarlo was an Indian independence activist and politician from the early 20th century. Tarlo Dutt was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a vital role in the non-violent resistance movement against British colonial rule.
While the name Tarlo has ancient roots in Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has also found its way into other parts of the world, albeit to a lesser extent. Examples of individuals with this unique name can be found in various countries, reflecting the global reach and diversity of names.
People
Tarlo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarlo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tarlo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarlo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarlo 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tarlo a common name?
We classify Tarlo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarlo most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarlo was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarlo is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Tarlo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tarlo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tarlo 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 Tarlo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tarlo 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 Tarlo 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tarlo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.