Tarren
A Celtic name meaning thunder or potentially a variation of Terrence.
Name Census estimates that about 646 living Americans carry the first name Tarren. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Tarren today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarren births was 1996 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarren. 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
646
~ 1 in 530,579 Americans
Peak year
1996
42 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,856
Tracked since 1970
Gender
Gender distribution for Tarren
Tarren is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 666 total registrations, 436 (65.5%) were male and 230 (34.5%) were female.
Tarren as a male name
- Ranked #13,856 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1996 (27 births)
Tarren as a female name
- Ranked #14,375 in 2005
- 7 female births in 2005
- Peak: 1985 (23 births)
Popularity
Tarren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarren from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 273 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
Tarren 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 Tarren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tarrens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tarren
The given name Tarren is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken in various regions of Western Europe, including modern-day Britain, Ireland, and parts of France. The name likely emerged during the Iron Age period, which spanned from approximately the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD.
Tarren is thought to be derived from the Celtic root word "tar," which means "to cross over" or "to traverse." This suggests that the name may have been associated with travelers, explorers, or those who journeyed across lands or bodies of water. It could also be related to the concept of transition or transformation.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars believe that variations of the name, such as "Taran" or "Taranis," were used by Celtic tribes to refer to deities associated with thunder, storms, or the sky. However, these connections remain speculative.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tarren dates back to the 11th century, when a Welsh nobleman named Tarren ap Ithel was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tarren. One example is Tarren Barrow (1899-1982), a British rugby union player who represented England in the 1920s and played for the Leicester Tigers club. Another is Tarren Bragdon (born 1976), an American politician and former member of the Maine House of Representatives.
In the realm of literature, Tarren Mirriss (1923-2000) was an Australian poet and author known for his works exploring themes of nature, identity, and the Australian landscape. Tarren Shearston (born 1982) is a contemporary Australian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally.
Finally, Tarren Handley (born 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in various minor leagues and competed for Canada's national team in international tournaments.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals named Tarren throughout history, spanning various fields such as sports, politics, literature, art, and athletics.
People
Tarren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarren 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
Tarren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 646 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarren 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 530,579 US residents.
Is Tarren a common name?
We classify Tarren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 666 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarren most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarren was 1996, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarren is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tarren a male name?
Yes, 65.5% of people registered as Tarren 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.
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.