FIRST NAME
Tara
Tara is the 178th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 157,722 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 643 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #178 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
266,120
living · #203
2020 CENSUS
157,722
living · #178
BABIES NAMED TARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1939–2025
2025322
As a female name, Tara peaked in 1972, when 7,234 babies were named Tara (the #38 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #7,116 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
643
living · #7,116
BABIES NAMED TARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1962–1999
19995
As a male name, Tara peaked in 1972, when 34 babies were named Tara (the #1469 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)