Quick answers about Tara
How many people are named Tara?
An estimated 162,597 living Americans are named Tara.
How rare is Tara?
Tara is uncommon among babies today, with 322 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.5% from its 1972 peak.
How old is the typical Tara?
The median age of a living American named Tara is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 52 years old.
Is Tara still popular?
No. Tara is endangered as a baby name, down 95.5% from its 1972 peak with 322 births in 2025.
Where is Tara most common?
Tara has its strongest geographic signal in South Dakota, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
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Tara broke out in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Montana, and New York (1961) and became over-represented in 39 states over 42 years.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Louisiana, Montana, and New York, 1961 · over-represented in 39 states over 42 years
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≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
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