Taryn Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAIR-in / ˈtɛərɪnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: rocky hill; English: a variant of Taran
Historical & Cultural Background
Taryn is often considered a modern name that emerged in the 20th century. It has roots in both Irish and English cultures, with its Irish origin relating to geographical features. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Taryn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Taren
- Tarynn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taryn was first seen in the United States in 1953. Taryn has ranked as high as #419 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Taryn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taryn (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 54 |
| 1955 | 106 |
| 1956 | 116 |
| 1957 | 72 |
| 1958 | 77 |
| 1959 | 175 |
| 1960 | 83 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1962 | 51 |
| 1963 | 59 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 59 |
| 1971 | 87 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1973 | 50 |
| 1974 | 130 |
| 1975 | 453 |
| 1976 | 284 |
| 1977 | 537 |
| 1978 | 462 |
| 1979 | 302 |
| 1980 | 273 |
| 1981 | 230 |
| 1982 | 451 |
| 1983 | 359 |
| 1984 | 521 |
| 1985 | 1,135 |
| 1986 | 740 |
| 1987 | 613 |
| 1988 | 668 |
| 1989 | 755 |
| 1990 | 807 |
| 1991 | 622 |
| 1992 | 692 |
| 1993 | 713 |
| 1994 | 613 |
| 1995 | 619 |
| 1996 | 674 |
| 1997 | 653 |
| 1998 | 606 |
| 1999 | 576 |
| 2000 | 633 |
| 2001 | 628 |
| 2002 | 605 |
| 2003 | 662 |
| 2004 | 725 |
| 2005 | 666 |
| 2006 | 716 |
| 2007 | 694 |
| 2008 | 641 |
| 2009 | 529 |
| 2010 | 444 |
| 2011 | 398 |
| 2012 | 335 |
| 2013 | 372 |
| 2014 | 321 |
| 2015 | 249 |
| 2016 | 218 |
| 2017 | 202 |
| 2018 | 146 |
| 2019 | 151 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2022 | 85 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 71 |