Tara
5 countries#844 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
176,355 births recorded 1939–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 1972 with 7,268 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,256 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 1998 with 541 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,927 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #720 · peaked in 1998 with 466 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,240 births recorded 1962–2022 · currently #617 · peaked in 2016 with 134 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
698 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1998 with 30 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
631 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #259 · peaked in 2000 with 49 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #463 | — |
| 2007 | #538 | ↓75 |
| 2008 | #628 | ↓90 |
| 2009 | #687 | ↓59 |
| 2010 | #774 | ↓87 |
| 2011 | #863 | ↓89 |
| 2012 | #797 | ↑66 |
| 2013 | #906 | ↓109 |
| 2014 | #905 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #911 | ↓6 |
| 2016 | #1012 | ↓101 |
| 2017 | #983 | ↑29 |
| 2018 | #1032 | ↓49 |
| 2019 | #1004 | ↑28 |
| 2020 | #1163 | ↓159 |
| 2021 | #1153 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #1059 | ↑94 |
| 2023 | #1162 | ↓103 |
| 2024 | #1018 | ↑144 |
| 2025 | #844 | ↑174 |
Frequently asked questions about Tara
Is Tara a popular name?
Yes — Tara currently ranks #844 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tara more common for boys or girls?
Tara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tara most popular?
Tara peaked in 1972 in United States, with 7,268 recorded births that year.
Is Tara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3429 in 1939 to #844 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tara?
At least 185,851 babies have been recorded with the name Tara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Tara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Tara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tara include Ensley, Honey, Lea, Kendra.
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