Tarron
Of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the Irish name Taran meaning "thunder".
Name Census estimates that about 418 living Americans carry the first name Tarron. It is a predominantly male name (95.4% of registrations). The average person named Tarron today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarron births was 1990 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarron. 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
418
~ 1 in 819,986 Americans
Peak year
1990
18 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,969
Tracked since 1965
Gender
Gender distribution for Tarron
Tarron leans heavily male at 95.4% of total registrations, but 20 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tarron as a male name
- Ranked #11,969 in 2019
- 6 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2001 (17 births)
Tarron as a female name
- Ranked #15,038 in 1990
- 5 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1965 (5 births)
Popularity
Tarron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarron from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 127 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
Tarron 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 Tarron 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 Tarron
The name Tarron has its origins in ancient Celtic cultures and can be traced back to the late 5th century. It is derived from the Old Gaelic word "taren," which means "little thunderer" or "little warrior." This suggests that the name was initially given to children born during storms or those who exhibited a fiery and courageous spirit from a young age.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tarron can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript, "The Book of Taliesin," which is a collection of poems and stories dating back to the 6th century. In this text, Tarron is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary King Arthur.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tarron gained popularity among Celtic communities in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. One notable figure was Tarron ap Gwillym, a 12th-century Welsh poet and bard known for his intricate verse and mastery of the Welsh language.
In the 14th century, a Irish chieftain named Tarron O'Malley was renowned for his leadership and military prowess during the Norman invasion of Ireland. His bravery and loyalty to his clan were celebrated in many traditional Irish folk songs and stories.
During the Renaissance period, a Scottish scholar named Tarron MacLeod (1520-1592) made significant contributions to the study of Celtic languages and literature. His work helped preserve many ancient texts and oral traditions that would have otherwise been lost to history.
In more recent times, the name Tarron has been associated with a few notable individuals, such as Tarron Gervais (1876-1946), a French-Canadian painter known for his vivid landscapes and portraits of rural life in Quebec.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Tarron. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to evoke a sense of strength, resilience, and connection to the ancient Celtic heritage.
People
Tarron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarron 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
Tarron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 418 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarron 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 819,986 US residents.
Is Tarron a common name?
We classify Tarron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 433 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarron most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarron was 1990, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarron is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tarron a male name?
Yes, 95.4% of people registered as Tarron 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.