Tarik
Every Tarik since 1958 — 4,192 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarik
Tarik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,304 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 4,192 American babies have been named Tarik. Its peak came in 1996, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tarik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 36 | #3,304 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,389 |
| 2023 | — | — | 36 | #3,336 |
| 2022 | — | — | 35 | #3,404 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,814 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,128 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,522 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,513 |
| 2017 | — | — | 65 | #2,127 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2015 | — | — | 51 | #2,482 |
| 2014 | — | — | 52 | #2,457 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,663 |
| 2012 | — | — | 51 | #2,481 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,475 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,675 |
| 2009 | — | — | 52 | #2,480 |
| 2008 | — | — | 65 | #2,120 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72 | #1,971 |
| 2006 | — | — | 86 | #1,666 |
| 2005 | — | — | 80 | #1,690 |
| 2004 | — | — | 76 | #1,697 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73 | #1,699 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66 | #1,764 |
| 2001 | — | — | 79 | #1,540 |
| 2000 | — | — | 94 | #1,360 |
| 1995 | — | — | 98 | #1,170 |
| 1990 | — | — | 86 | #1,179 |
| 1985 | — | — | 62 | #1,211 |
| 1980 | — | — | 69 | #1,095 |
| 1975 | — | — | 108 | #802 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,790 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,509 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,852 |
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Famous people named Tarik
- Tarik Sektioui Soccer player · b. 1977
- Tarik Elyounoussi Soccer player · b. 1988
- Tarik Oulida Soccer player · b. 1974
- Tarik Black Basketball player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarik in 2025?
Tarik ranked #3,304 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tarik?
4,192 babies have been named Tarik in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarik most popular?
Tarik peaked in 1996, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Tarik a boy or girl name?
Tarik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarik rising or falling?
Tarik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tarik?
Well-known people named Tarik include Tarik Sektioui (soccer player), Tarik Elyounoussi (soccer player), Tarik Oulida (soccer player).