Taryne
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a French surname.
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Taryne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taryne today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taryne births was 2007 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taryne. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2007
14 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2009 SSA rank
#15,083
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Taryne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taryne from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Taryne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taryne 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 Taryne 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 Taryne
The name Taryne is a variant of the ancient Greek name Taran, which means "thunder" or "lightning bolt." It is believed to have originated in the region of Thessaly, Greece, during the Classical period (5th to 4th century BCE). The name was likely derived from the Greek word "tarasso," which means "to disturb" or "to agitate," reflecting the powerful and forceful nature of thunder and lightning.
In ancient Greek mythology, Taran was associated with Zeus, the king of the gods, who was known for his ability to wield thunderbolts as a symbol of his power and authority. The name may have been given to children as a way to bestow upon them the strength and might associated with the god Zeus.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taran can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned a Taran who was a prominent warrior in the Greco-Persian Wars.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taryne or its variants. One of the most famous was Taran the Wanderer, a legendary Welsh bard and poet who lived in the 6th century CE. He is renowned for his tales of adventure and his contributions to Welsh literature.
Another notable figure was Taran of Clonmacnoise, an Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his work in preserving and copying ancient manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
In the 12th century, there was Taran the Bold, a Norman knight who fought in the Crusades and was renowned for his bravery and skill on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, Taryne Vecellio (1515-1576) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in Venice and was known for his contributions to the Venetian Renaissance style.
More recently, Taryne Jasinski (1944-2018) was an American author and journalist who wrote several books on topics ranging from true crime to travel.
While the name Taryne may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek concept of thunder and lightning, representing power, strength, and the awe-inspiring forces of nature.
People
Taryne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taryne 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
Taryne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taryne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taryne 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Taryne a common name?
We classify Taryne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taryne most popular?
The single biggest year for Taryne was 2007, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taryne is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taryne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taryne 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.