Taryn Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAIR-in / /ˈtɛərɪn/Irish; Welsh
Meaning
Irish: 'land'; Welsh: 'great'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Taryn is believed to have originated from the Irish surname O'Tearnaigh, which means 'descendant of Tearnaigh'. It has also been associated with the Welsh word 'tair', meaning 'three'. Taryn gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Taryn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among boys in the late 20th century.
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 1959. Taryn has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. 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 (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |