Tiriq
A name derived from Arabic meaning "path" or "way".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tiriq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tiriq today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiriq births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiriq. 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 Tiriq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,539
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tiriq: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiriq 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 Tiriq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiriq
The name Tiriq is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "tariq," which means "path" or "way." This suggests that the name was given to individuals who were seen as trailblazers or those who paved the way for others.
In the early Islamic era, the name Tiriq gained prominence and was mentioned in various historical records and texts. One notable figure who bore this name was Tariq ibn Ziyad, a Berber Muslim commander who led the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 CE. His successful military campaign and the subsequent establishment of Muslim rule in the region contributed to the spread and popularity of the name.
During the medieval period, the name Tiriq was also found in various literary works and historical accounts. In the 12th century, a renowned Persian poet and mystic named Farid al-Din Attar mentioned a character named Tiriq in his epic poem, "The Conference of the Birds." This literary reference further solidified the name's cultural significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Tiriq. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tiriq ibn Shihab, a 7th-century Arab general who played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests. Another prominent figure was Tiriq al-Hakam, a 9th-century Abbasid governor and military commander who governed several provinces in the Islamic empire.
In the realm of arts and literature, Tiriq al-Baghdadi was a renowned 11th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Baghdad. His poetic works and philosophical treatises contributed significantly to the intellectual and cultural landscape of his time.
Moving forward in history, Tiriq al-Idrissi was a 12th-century Moroccan geographer and cartographer who produced one of the most comprehensive and influential world maps of the medieval period, known as the "Tabula Rogeriana."
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Tiriq throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields ranging from military conquests to literature, philosophy, and cartography.
People
Tiriq + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiriq 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
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FAQ
Tiriq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiriq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiriq 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tiriq a common name?
We classify Tiriq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiriq most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiriq was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiriq is about 28 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 Tiriq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tiriq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiriq 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 Tiriq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tiriq 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 Tiriq 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 Tiriq?
Want to know how many people share the name Tiriq? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.