Tarrance
Tarrance is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Unknown Roman family name meaning; possibly soft or tender.
Origin and history
Tarrance is a variant spelling of Terence, derived from the ancient Roman family name Terentius. It has also functioned historically as an Anglicized surname of Irish origin. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Tarrance since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (51.8 %)
- AL (19.6 %)
- IL (10.7 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Terry, Tar
Fun facts
- It traces back to the ancient Roman gens name Terentius, famously borne by the playwright Terence.
- Tarrance arose as an alternative spelling of the more conventional Terrance and Terence.