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How Many People Are Named Tara?
Estimated people named Tara living in the U.S. today
164,125
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 176,033
- Peak year: 1972 (7,268 births)
- Estimated living today: 164,125
Tara by age group — who carries the name today?
Tara popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Tara
Tara has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 176,033 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 164,125 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,083 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Taras you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Tara in the US?
An estimated 164,125 people named Tara are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Tara uncommon — about 1 in 2,083 Americans.
Is Tara a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Tara is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Tara most popular?
Tara peaked in 1972, when 7,268 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Tara?
Tara ranks #331 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).