Tarra
Every Tarra since 1955 — 2,295 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarra
Tarra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1955, 2,295 American babies have been named Tarra. Its peak came in 1972, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tarra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,345 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,352 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,361 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,704 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,569 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,091 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,298 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,346 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,062 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,902 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,617 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,106 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,553 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,775 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,663 |
| 1990 | 61 | #2,151 |
| 1985 | 79 | #1,549 |
| 1980 | 74 | #1,580 |
| 1975 | 81 | #1,341 |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,387 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,525 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,641 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,762 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tarra
- Tarra White Pornographic actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarra in 2025?
Tarra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tarra?
2,295 babies have been named Tarra in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarra most popular?
Tarra peaked in 1972, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Tarra a boy or girl name?
Tarra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarra rising or falling?
Tarra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tarra?
Well-known people named Tarra include Tarra White (pornographic actor).