Tariq
4 countries#1585 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tariq was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,885 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #1585 · peaked in 1998 with 521 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
979 births recorded 1977–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 76 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
942 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 1998 with 72 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
355 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2013 with 15 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
37 births recorded 1977–2004 · peaked in 1978 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tariq’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1043 | — |
| 2007 | #1215 | ↓172 |
| 2008 | #1428 | ↓213 |
| 2009 | #1453 | ↓25 |
| 2010 | #1470 | ↓17 |
| 2011 | #1505 | ↓35 |
| 2012 | #1439 | ↑66 |
| 2013 | #1492 | ↓53 |
| 2014 | #1670 | ↓178 |
| 2015 | #1668 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #1399 | ↑269 |
| 2017 | #1287 | ↑112 |
| 2018 | #1244 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #1459 | ↓215 |
| 2020 | #1325 | ↑134 |
| 2021 | #1365 | ↓40 |
| 2022 | #1353 | ↑12 |
| 2023 | #1309 | ↑44 |
| 2024 | #1405 | ↓96 |
| 2025 | #1585 | ↓180 |
Frequently asked questions about Tariq
Is Tariq a popular name?
Yes — Tariq currently ranks #1585 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tariq more common for boys or girls?
Tariq is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tariq most popular?
Tariq peaked in 1998 in United States, with 521 recorded births that year.
Is Tariq rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tariq’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4048 in 1963 to #1585 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tariq?
At least 8,219 babies have been recorded with the name Tariq across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Tariq popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tariq appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Tariq?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tariq include Sulaiman, Taha, Terrence, Zohan.
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