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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Taryn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Taryah|Tarynn
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Taryn

◈

TAIR-in · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2522
↓ Fading
Girl
#2522
Popularity score: 21
↓ Fading
Peak
#1676 in 2020
5yr
-192 ranks
Velocity
-192
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Boy
#8226
Popularity score: 9
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#8226 in 2024
5yr
+610 ranks
Velocity
+610
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8226 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Taryn

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8226

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2522 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Taryn

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2522

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-192 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Taryn scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernStrongRareCool factor
Character
relentless pursuer of goals
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Taryns

creativeinnovativeathleticdeterminedcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Taryn is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2522 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -192 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8226 · very rare
Taryn at a Glance
Meaning:From the Irish word 'tóraigim' meaning 'to pursue' or 'to search.' Associated with strength and determination in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1676 in 2020
5yr change:-192 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2522 · Boy #8226
Notable bearers
Taryn Davis
American football player
Taryn Manning
American musician, Boomtown Rats
Taryn Southern
American YouTuber and musician
Similar Sound
TyranTarrenTarunTyroneToryn◈Tarin
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Rowan◈IvyWren◈HazelStellan◈Beckett◈Remy◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Taryn illustration
Name Intelligence
Taryn · Overview
Summary

Taryn is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2522 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Strong character
Taryn carries a cool, grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 192 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
taryn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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